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1. A bus disconnect link is used to isolate

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1. one bus bar from another
2. the generator circuit breaker from the bus
3. different phases from the equalizer connection
4. positive and negative buses from the neutral
A capacitor can be tested using a megohmmeter or an ohmmeter If the meter is

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connected to a shorted capacitor, the meter pointer should
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immediately swing to the maximum resistance value for the

1.
capacitor
first swing quickly to 'zero', then gradually move up the scale as the
2.
capacitor charges
3. immediately deflect to and remain at zero
4. immediately swing to a high reading and then gradually decrease
3. A circuit with a blown fuse would be described as a/an

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1. short circuit
2. open circuit
3. bonded circuit
4. grounded circuit
4. A common type of protective covering used on electrical conductors is

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1. plain paper
2. fibrous braid
3. silver sheathing
4. babbitt sheathing
5. A device which can be used to check the calibration of a circuit breaker is a

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1. 500 volt megohmmeter
2. portable low voltage high current testing unit
3. standard digital multimeter
4. clamp-on voltmeter
A device which prints out a permanent record of the plant operating conditions
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is known as the
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1. analogger
2. bell logger
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3. alarm logger
4. data logger
7. A 'dielectric' is a/an
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1. electrical insulator
2. current flow
3. good conductor
4. semiconductor material
8. A fuse will "blow" if

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1. an electric motor is stopped suddenly by opening a switch
2. the flow of current to the protection device is reversed
3. the electrical current exceeds the rated value of the fuse
4. unequal resistors are connected in parallel
9. A galvanometer is an instrument used to measure

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1. thickness of galvanized metal
2. resistance of electrical wiring insulation
3. very small amounts of current or voltage
4. quantity of galvans in an electric circuit
A ground can be defined as an electrical connection between the wiring of a

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motor and its
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1. shunt field
2. circuit breaker
3. metal framework
4. interpole
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11. A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a megohmmeter reading of

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1. infinity
2. 'zero'
3. being unsteady in the high range
4. being unsteady in the low range
12. A megohmmeter can be used to test for

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1. an open field coil
2. synchronous speed
3. undercut mica
4. reversed polarity
A megohmmeter is connected to each end of an individual motor winding A low

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ohm reading indicates
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1. an open coil
2. a loose coil
3. good continuity
4. a dirty coil
14. A megohmmeter is used to measure

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1. voltage
2. insulation resistance values
3. current
4. power
15. A multimeter may be damaged by taking a

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1. voltage reading while in the ammeter mode

2. current reading while in the voltmeter mode
3. resistance reading while in the ammeter mode
4. resistance reading while in the voltmeter mode
A replacement wire having twice the length and one-half the cross-sectional
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area of the original wire will have a resistance that is
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1. four times that of the original wire
2. twice that of the original wire
3. the same as that of the original wire
4. one-half that of the original wire
A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the

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voltmeter/ammeter method Therefore, the meters should be connected with
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1. both meters in series with the resistance
2. both meters in parallel with the resistance
3. the ammeter in series and the voltmeter in parallel with the resistance
4. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
18. A resistor placed in parallel to the output of a power supply

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1. is a temperature compensator
2. corrects power factor
3. prevents excessive currents
4. aids in output voltage regulation
A switchboard ammeter indicates a reading slightly above 'zero' when the leads
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are disconnected, this is caused by
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1. mechanical misalignment of the meter pointer
2. a poor ground for the meter case
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3. static electricity in the air

4. capacitors inside the meter storing charges
A switchboard for an AC electrical system requires the use of which of the

20.
following devices?
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1. Frequency meter.
2. Ohmmeter.
3. Induction voltage regulator.
4. Current transformer governor.
A switchboard, for a AC electrical distribution system, will be provided with

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which of the following components?
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1. Frequency meter.
2. Ammeter
3. Voltmeter
4. All of the above
22. A wattmeter is used to determine

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1. the power being consumed by electrical equipment
2. partial circuit resistance
3. current flowing in a circuit
4. voltage existing between two points in a circuit
AC circuits develop resistance, inductance, and capacitance The inductive

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reactance of a circuit is expressed in
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1. ohms
2. mhos
3. henrys
4. farads
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24. AC voltmeters are generally calibrated to read the

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1. instantaneous voltage
2. average voltage
3. RMS voltage
4. peak voltage
Accidental grounds in a shipboard electrical system must be repaired as soon as

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possible as they will
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1. result in immediate power outages
2. damage circuit breakers
3. appear on the ground detection system
4. damage insulation and may cause outages
26. All electric cables passing through watertight bulkheads must be

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1. installed with watertight stuffing tubes
2. grounded on both sides of the bulkhead
3. fitted with unions on each side of the bulkhead
4. welded on both sides of the bulkhead
Alternating current circuits develop resistance, inductance and capacitance The

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inductance of a coil is expressed in
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1. ohms
2. mhos
3. henrys
4. farads
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An AC circuit has capacitance arranged in series If the line voltage remains

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constant, the capacitive reactance value can be varied by changing the
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1. line frequency
2. resistance
3. number of commutating poles
4. number of interpoles
An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of

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current is known as a/an
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1. open circuit
2. short circuit
3. polarized ground
4. ground reference point
An across-the-line starter is typically used for which of the following

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applications?
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1. Reduced-current starting of large motors
2. Low torque starting of small motors
3. Low resistance starting of DC motors
4. Full-voltage starting of motors
31. An ammeter should be used to measure

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1. the voltage between two points in a circuit
2. circuit continuity
3. current flow in a circuit
4. total or partial circuit resistance
An electrical component is connected across a 120 volt 60 hertz AC supply

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What is the current drawn by the component if the impedance is 200 ohms?
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1. 0.01 amperes
2. 0.60 amperes
3. 1.67 amperes
4. 100 amperes
33. An ohmmeter can be used to measure

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1. current flow in a circuit
2. voltage between two points in a circuit
3. circuit continuity
4. power
34. Any electric motor can be constructed to be

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1. short proof
2. ground proof
3. explosion proof
4. overload proof
As shown in the illustration EL-0026, the symbol is used in electrical drawings

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to designate a
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1. limit switch with one set of normally open contacts
2. maintaining type push button with an electrical interlock
3. sustaining type push button with a mechanical interlock
4. normally closed contact held open mechanically by an interlock
As shown in the illustration EL-0079, the direction of electron flow through the
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component is
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1. from terminal "B" to terminal "A"

2. from terminal "A" to terminal "B"
3. determined by the polarity of the applied voltage
4. opposite from that in a resistor
As shown in the illustration, which of the symbols represents a normally closed

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electrical contact?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
38. Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should

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1. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale
2. change the meter's batteries
3. center the meter's pointer at infinity
4. short the test leads and calibrate the meter
Before testing insulation with a megohmmeter, the windings of large machines

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should be grounded for about 15 minutes just prior to the test, because the
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1. static charge of the machine may give a false reading
2. armature will have a greater number of leakage paths
3. insulation may be damaged
4. insulation may be covered with moisture
40. Burning of controller contacts, when opening, is prevented by

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1. coating the contact surfaces lightly with petroleum jelly
2. magnetic blowout coils
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3. an overvoltage release
4. an overcurrent release
41. Capacitors are used on the output of the power supply in today's consoles to
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1. filter out 'ripple'
2. prevent overloads
3. act as a permanent load
4. decrease the average value of the output voltage
Capacitors can be used in electric distribution systems to improve power factor

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This is accomplished by seesawing energy between the capacitor and the
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1. generator
2. inductive loads
3. resistive loads
4. all of the above
43. Cleaning of electrical insulation should be

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1. done every six months
2. accomplished every 12 months
3. determined by need and not the calendar
4. performed whenever the electrician is not otherwise busy
44. Component F in the illustrated EL-0033 device is for
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1. short circut protection
2. latching the trip unit closed after resetting the breaker
3. overload protection
providing a flexible connection between the input terminal G and the
4.
tripping unit E
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45. Copper is often used as an electrical conductor because it

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1. has high resistance at low temperatures
2. has a highly polished surface
3. is able to pass current with little opposition
4. holds insulation together well
46. During maintenance of circuit breakers,

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1. always smooth roughened contact surfaces with a file
never pass more than rated breaker current through the overload
2.
heater element
3. inspect for wear and misalignment of main contacts
4. assume heater elements installed are of correct size
47. Electric cables are formed of stranded wire to

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1. increase the current carrying capability for a given size wire
2. increase their flexibility
3. decrease the weight for a given size wire
4. assure good conductivity at junction points
48. Electrical insulation is classed by the

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1. International Association of Electrical Manufacturers
2. approximate operating voltage and current expected
3. International Standards Organisation
4. temperature stability of the manufacturing material(s)
49. Electrical power is expressed in
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1. ohms
2. volts
3. amps
4. watts
50. External shunts are sometimes used with ammeters to

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1. increase meter sensitivity
2. permit shunts with larger resistances to be utilized
prevent damage to the meter movement from heat generated by the
3.
shunt
enable the construction of a compact meter with a virtually unlimited
4.
range
Four lamps are connected in parallel in a single circuit If one of the lamp burns
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out, the others will
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1. all go out
2. become dimmer
3. burn with their original intensities
4. become brighter
52. Fuses are usually rated in

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1. watts
2. amps only
3. volts only
4. amps and volts
Grease coatings on electrical contact surfaces increase contact resistance and

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should be removed with a/an
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1. small wire brush

2. compressed air jet
3. clean dry cloth
4. 10% solution carbon solvent and water
Grounds occurring in electrical machinery as a result of insulation failure may

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result from
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1. deterioration through extended use
2. excessive heat
3. extended periods of vibration
4. all of the above
55. Handheld phase sequence indicators are useful when

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1. preparing to parallel alternators
2. connecting lighting branch circuits
3. troubleshooting DC motors
4. connecting shore power lines to the ship
56. Hand-portable phase sequence indicators should be used when

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1. installing a new synchroscope
2. preparing to make the shore power connection
3. replacing a defective solenoid
4. all of the above
57. How is a wattmeter electrically connected in a circuit?

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1. In series
2. In parallel
3. In series-parallel
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4. Inductively
If a voltage tester is being used to check for defective fuses in the circuit, shown
58. in the illustration EL-0062, which of the readings will indicate that fuse #2 is
open?
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1. C-B full voltage
2. A-D full voltage
3. A-D no voltage
4. C-B no voltage
If fuse #1 shown in the illustration EL-0062 is defective, a voltage tester

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connected across points "C" and "B" will
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1. show a reading of 55 volts
2. show full line voltage across fuse #2
3. give positive indication that fuse #2 is good
4. show a reading of zero volts
60. If fuse 'F-1' in the illustrated schematic diagram opens,
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1. the motor will run slowly
2. 'A-1' and 'A-2' will open
3. the motor will not start
4. the start button will jam in the closed position
If many turns of an alternating current coil for a contactor become short

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circuited, the coil
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1. temperature will drop
2. will probably burn out immediately
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3. will continue to operate

4. will operate on reduced current
If the length of a wire is halved and the cross-sectional area is doubled, the
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resistance will be
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1. quartered
2. unchanged
3. doubled
4. quadrupled
63. In a simple series circuit, the entire source voltage will drop across
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1. the resistor next to the negative terminal
2. a short circuit
3. the resistor next to the positive terminal
4. an open circuit
64. In a three-phase circuit, the phase voltages are

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1. 120° apart
2. 160° apart
3. 180° apart
4. 360° apart
In order to increase its range of measurement, a resistance would be placed in

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series with which of the following instruments?
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1. DC voltmeter
2. DC ammeter
3. frequency meter
4. power factor meter
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In the flow of one cycle of single phase AC current past any given point in a
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circuit, the maximum current peak occurs
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1. one time
2. two times
3. three times
4. four times
67. In the illustration EL-0033 the component C is the
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1. fixed contact
2. moving contact
3. connection terminal
4. trip bar
Large cable sizes are formed as individual conductors that may be comprised of
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several smaller strands to
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1. obtain the flexibility required for easy handling
2. reduce the overall weight of the wire run
3. reduce the number of supports needed for a horizontal overhead run
4. all of the above
Magnet chatter or 'pumping' occurring in a magnetic contactor can be caused

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by
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1. dirt or grease on pole faces
2. mechanical interference in the contacts
3. chattering contacts on the control relay
4. magnetic lock out of the contacts
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Most conducting materials such as copper, aluminum, iron, nickel, and

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tungsten
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1. increase in resistance with increased temperature
2. increase in resistance with decreased temperature
3. decrease in resistance with increased temperature
4. increase in conductance with increased temperature
Periodic testing of circuit breakers is necessary to assure that a correctly rated

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and properly installed unit
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1. can trip faster as it increases in age
2. will continue to provide the original degree of protection
3. does not exceed its interrupting capacity
4. be able to withstand at least 125% of applied voltage
Possible phase relationships between voltage and current in an alternating

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current circuit include which of the following conditions?
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1. Current and voltage may be in phase.
2. Current may lead the voltage.
3. Current may lag the voltage.
4. All of the above.
73. Reversing the current flow through a coil will

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1. reduce the amount of flux produced
2. have no effect on the eddy currents produced
3. reduce the power consumed
4. reverse its two-pole field
The 24 volt DC bus on the emergency switchboard is used to supply power to

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the
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1. general alarm system
2. gyrocompass power failure alarm system
3. smoke detection system
4. all of the above
75. The basic measuring unit of inductance is the

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1. coulomb
2. ohm
3. farad
4. henry
The combined effect of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and resistance

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in an AC series circuit is known as
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1. reactance
2. total reactance
3. impedance
4. resonance
The 'dielectric constant' is a numerical value indicating the effectiveness of a

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dielectric material in comparison to that of a standard, which is
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1. paper or cloth
2. glass or mica
3. plastic or Teflon
4. dry air or a vacuum
78. The electrical device shown in the illustration EL-0077 is a/an
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1. operating coil
2. indicating lamp
3. motor armature
4. potentiometer
79. The electrical diagram shown in the illustration EL-0021 shows
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1. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected is series
2. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in parallel
the voltages measured across 'R1', 'R2' and 'R3' will be different if
3.
'R1', 'R2' and 'R3' have different values
4. the total resistance equals R1 + R2 + R3
80. The electrical diagram shown in the illustration is used to depict a/an
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1. resistance circuit
2. inductive circuit
3. stepdown circuit
4. capacitive circuit
81. The electrical schematic illustrated in figure A, EL0059, depicts a/an
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1. autotransformer
2. Delta Wye transformer
3. primary EMF generator
4. potential transformer
The existing resistance of a conductor is dependent upon its length, cross-

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sectional area,
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1. temperature and insulation
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2. material and insulation

3. resistive coefficient and material
4. material and temperature
The final step in testing a circuit for a ground involves the use of a
83. megohmmeter A grounded switch or cable will be indicated by a megohmmeter
reading of
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1. 'zero'
2. infinity
3. steady in the high range
4. unsteady in the low range
84. The illustrated circuit (EL-0024) is a
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1. megohm meter
2. Gauss meter
3. wheatstone bridge
4. germanium diode tester
85. The illustrated device is a
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1. full wave bridge rectifier
2. half wave bridge rectifier
3. solid state voltage regulator
4. direct current (DC) filter
The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested

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for the lowest normal insulation values
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1. immediately after shutting down the machine
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2. every time the brush rigging is adjusted

3. immediately after starting up the machine
4. every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
87. The multiple prefix 'giga' (G) means

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1. thousand (10 to the 3rd power)
2. million (10 to the 6th power)
3. billion (10 to the 9th power)
4. trillion (10 to the 12th power)
88. The multiple prefix 'kilo' means

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4. trillion (10 to the 12 power)
89. The multiple prefix 'mega' (M) means

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4. trillion (10 to the 12th power)
90. The need for insulation cleaning may be determined by

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1. visual inspection for dirt accumulation
2. high megger readings
3. low operating temperature
4. the time period since the last cleaning
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91. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 hertz, AC generator is controlled by the
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1. prime mover speed
2. exciter output voltage
3. load on the alternator
4. number of poles
The part of the shipboard electrical system used to control the distribution of
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power to the branch circuits, is the
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1. bridge control panel
2. disconnect links
3. governor relay box
4. main switchboard
93. The purpose of a main switchboard circuit breaker's reverse-power trip is to

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1. prevent main circuit overload
2. protect the circuit breaker blowout coil
3. prevent alternator motorization
4. prevent low voltage tripout
The purpose of a short circuit forcing module (short time trip) installed in a
94.
branch line is to provide
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1. high speed clearance of low impedance short circuits in the branch
continuity of service on main bus under short circuit conditions in a
2.
branch
isolation of short circuits by selective tripping of branch circuit
3.
breakers
4. all of the above
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95. The purpose of the automatic bus transfer shown in the illustration is to
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1. stepdown voltage to the lighting distribution panel
2. provide emergency power to the lighting distribution panel
3. energize the emergency switchboard from the main switchboard
4. provide overcurrent protection to the lighting distribution panel
96. The resistance of a conductor varies

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1. directly as its length and inversely as its cross-sectional area
2. inversely as its length and directly as its cross-sectional area
3. directly as its length and directly as its cross-sectional area
4. inversely as its length and inversely as its cross-sectional area
97. The resistance of electric wire will decrease as its

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1. length increases
2. cross-sectional area increases
3. temperature increases
4. percent of metallic purities increases
98. The sub-multiple prefix 'micro' (Greek letter 'mu') means

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1. thousandth (10 to the -3rd power)
2. millionth (10 to the -6th power)
3. billionth (10 to the -9th power)
4. trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
99. The sub-multiple prefix 'milli' (m) means

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1. one thousandth (10 to the -3rd power)
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2. one millionth (10 to the -6th power)

3. one billionth (10 to the -9th power)
4. one trillionth (10 to the -12th power)
100. The sub-multiple prefix 'nano' (n) means

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101. The sub-multiple prefix 'pico' (p) means

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102. The symbol shown as figure "A" EL-0059 represents a/an
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1. transformer
2. coil
3. shunt field
4. inductor
103. The total power consumed in a parallel circuit is

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the sum of the powers used in each load (resistor) divided by the
1.
number of loads
2. always less than the power used in the smallest load
3. the sum of the powers used in each individual load
4. never more than the power used in the largest load
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104. The total power used up in a series circuit is

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the sum of the powers used in each load (resistor) divided by the
1.
number of loads
2. the sum of the powers used in each load
3. always less than the power used in the smallest load
4. never more than the power used in largest load
105. The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always

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1. larger than that of the branch with the greatest resistance
2. smaller than that of the branch with the lowest resistance
3. equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances
equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances divided by the
4.
number of branches
106. The total voltage of a series circuit is the

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1. sum of the individual voltage drops
2. total resistance divided by the total current
3. sum of the individual currents multiplied by the number of resistors
4. total current divided by the total resistance
107. The unit 'hertz' is equivalent to

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1. coulombs per second
2. revolutions per second
3. revolutions per minute
4. cycles per second
108. The unit of electrical resistance is the
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1. ampere
2. volt
3. watt
4. ohm
To carry out an insulation resistance test, one terminal of the megohmmeter

109. should be connected to the winding, with the other terminal being connected to
the
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1. power supply
2. variable resistor
3. frame of the machine
4. armature
To check the three line fuses of a three-phase system consisting of a three-

110.
phase motor, you must
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1. place the starter in the 'stop' position
make sure the motor is operating at full load to guard against a false
2.
reading
3. place the leads across the 'hot' ends of the fuses
4. place the leads across the bottom ends of the fuses
111. To determine if a stator coil is grounded, you should use a/an

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1. ammeter
2. ground detection lamp
3. magneto
4. megger
To minimize magnetic field interaction between electrical conductors in

112.
physical proximity, it is best to keep them
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1. parallel and as close as possible to each other
2. at right angles and as close as possible to each other
3. parallel to and as far as practicable from each other
4. at right angles and as far as practicable from each other
113. To test fuses in an energized circuit, you should use a

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1. low voltage light bulb
2. megohmmeter
3. voltmeter
4. resistance meter
114. What is represented by the electric symbol figure "D" in the illustration?
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1. Fuse
2. Plug-in contact resistor
3. Variable capacitor
4. Electrolytic capacitor
What is the direction of current through the load resistor in the circuit shown
115.
in the illustration?
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1. Always from point "Z" to the grounded end.
2. Always from the grounded end to point "Z".
3. It depends on the instantaneous polarity at point "W".
4. It cannot be determined without a directional ammeter.
What is the power consumed by 'R2' in the circuit illustrated, if the supply is
116. 24 volts and the resistance of R1 is 3 ohms, R2 is 4 ohms, and R3 is 5 ohms?
(EL-0020)
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1. 16 watts
2. 20 watts
3. 24 watts
4. 28 watts
What is the power consumed by 'R3' in the circuit illustrated if the supply is
117. 24 volts and resistance of R1 is 3 ohms, R2 is 4 ohms, and R3 is 5 ohms? (EL-
0020)
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1. 12 watts
2. 20 watts
3. 24 watts
4. 48 watts
When a megohmmeter is being used to test insulation resistance, current

118. leakage along the surface of the insulation is indicated by the megohmmeter's
pointer
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1. dipping toward zero then raising slowly
2. continually rising as test voltage is applied
3. kicking slightly down scale as voltage is applied
4. fluctuating around a constant resistance reading
When a megohmmeter is used to test insulation, the gradual rise of the pointer
119.
reading as a result of continued cranking, is caused by
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1. good conductor resistance
2. the leakage of current along the surface of dirty insulation
3. the inductive reactance of the windings
4. the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation
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When a megohmmeter is used to test the dielectric strength of wire insulation,

120.
the initial dip of the pointer toward 'zero' is caused by
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1. good insulation
2. the leakage of current along the surface of dirty insulation
3. the capacitance of the circuit
4. the dielectric absorption effect of the insulation
When a solid-state component of an electronic circuit is mounted to a metallic

121.
mass, the general purpose of that mass is to
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1. prevent vibration damage to delicate components
2. prevent mechanical damage to solid-state components
3. dissipate stray magnetic currents
4. act as a heat sink
122. When changing fuses, you should always

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1. wear rubber boots
2. use a fuse puller
3. stand on a rubber mat
4. wear safety glasses
123. When electrical cables penetrate watertight bulkheads,

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1. they should be grounded on either side of the bulkhead
2. they must be bent to a radius of six diameters
a watertight stuffing tube capable of accepting packing should be
3.
employed
4. they should be secured by a clamp
When insulation failure produces a low resistance current path between two
124.
conductors, the resulting condition is known as
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1. an open
2. a short circuit
3. a ground
4. a surge
When maintenance personnel are working on electrical equipment, all supply

125.
switches should be secured in the open position and tagged specifically by the
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1. watch engineer
2. chief engineer or first assistant
3. chief electrician
4. person performing the repair
126. When measuring AC current flow, you must always connect the meter
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1. in series with the power source and load
2. in parallel with the power source and load
3. insuring correct polarity
4. using the lowest range possible to prevent instrument damage
When placed in a magnetic field, which of the materials listed will maintain
127.
the highest permeability?
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1. Glass
2. Bakelite
3. Soft iron
4. Aluminum
128. When replacing fuses, always make sure

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1. to stand on a rubber mat and use rubber gloves
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2. to use insulated pliers or screwdriver

3. the fuse clips are straight, tight, and in good contact
4. to increase the fuse rating 10% to guard against 'nuisance blowing'
When shipboard electrical distribution circuits are connected in parallel,

129.
additional parallel circuits will cause the total circuit resistance to
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1. increase, causing a drop in the line current
2. increase, causing a decrease in the line voltage
3. decrease, causing an increase in the line voltage
4. decrease, causing an increase in the line current
130. When the current flow through a copper wire increases, its
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1. resistance will decrease
2. insulation will burn
3. temperature will increase
4. conductivity will increase
When using a megohmmeter to test insulation, good insulation will be

131.
indicated by
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1. slight kicks of the needle down scale
a downward dip followed by a gradual climb to the true resistance
2.
value
3. a gradual rise in the pointer reading at the outset
4. the initial dip of the pointer
Where a thermal-acting breaker is required to be used in an area of unusually

132. high, low, or constantly fluctuating temperatures, an ambient compensating
element must be used This element consists of a
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1. cylindrical spring on the contact arm
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2. conical spring on the contact arm

3. second bimetal element
4. second electromagnet
Which component will stop the motor shown in the illustration in case of an
133.
overload in the control circuit?
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1. E
2. G
3. H
4. I
Which of the following characteristics is most critical in determining the size

134.
of the cable to be used in a particular circuit?
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1. voltage rating
2. weight per unit length
3. current rating
4. inductance per unit length
135. Which of the following conditions can lead to the failure of a resistor?
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1. Excessive vibration
2. Insufficient ventilation
3. Corrosion
4. All of the above
Which of the following electric motors would be the safest and most reliable to
136.
use on the main deck of a vessel in foul weather conditions?
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1. Sealed motors
2. Drip proof motors
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3. Enclosed motors
4. Watertight motors
137. Which of the following materials is a good electrical insulator?

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1. wood
2. silver
3. copper
4. gold
Which of the following precautions should be taken when a blown fuse, rated
138.
at 10 amperes, is replaced?
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1. Short out the fuse before removing it from the circuit.
2. Use needle-nose pliers to remove fuse from the circuit.
3. Replace blown fuse with one of equal voltage and ampere capacity.
Fuses of 10 ampere rating and less are virtually harmless when
4.
energized and may be handled freely.
Which of the following represents a characteristic of an ungrounded electrical

139.
distribution system?
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Accidental contact between one line and ground does not cause an
1.
outage.
2. Double ground faults on different phases will not cause an outage.
3. Ground detection systems are unnecessary.
Accidental contact between one line and ground will always cause an
4.
outage.
140. Which of the following statements concerning electrical cables is correct?

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Where they pass through watertight bulkheads, they should be fitted
1.
with watertight stuffing boxes.
2. Electric cable coverings should never be grounded.
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Electrical cables must be rigidly held in place by welding of armored

3.
cable, or glued in place where nonmetallic insulation is used.
Which of the following statements is correct for the illustrated circuit EL-
141.
0020?
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1. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in series.
2. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in parallel.
3. The voltages measured across 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are equal.
4. The total resistance equals 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the cleaning of electrical

142.
contacts?
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1. Compressed air should be used to blow out metallic dust.
2. Magnetic brushes should be used to remove metallic dust.
3. The contact surfaces should be greased to increase contact resistance.
Delicate parts should be cleaned with a brush and an approved safety
4.
solvent.
Which of the following statements is true if a 100 watt lamp and a 75 watt
143.
lamp are connected in parallel across a 100 volt power supply?
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1. The 75 watt lamp will draw as much current as the 100 watt lamp.
2. The 100 watt lamp will have a greater resistance.
3. Current flow will be the same across each lamp.
4. The 75 watt lamp will have a higher resistance.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a current measuring

144.
instrument is correct?
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1. It must be connected in series with the circuit.
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You should always start with the lowest range until a suitable
2.
reading is obtained.
The indicating needle is deflected from left to right regardless of
3.
polarity.
An external shunt is generally utilized where current is less than 10
4.
amperes.
Which of the following statements represents the action of a megohmmeter

145.
when testing a small capacitor in good condition?
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The meter pointer should immediately swing to the maximum
1.
resistance value for the capacitor.
The meter pointer should first swing quickly to zero and then
2.
gradually move up the scale as the capacitor charges.
The meter pointer should immediately swing to infinity and then
3.
drop in sharp jerks as the voltage increases.
The meter pointer should immediately swing to a high reading and
4.
gradually decrease.
Which of the following statements represents the FIRST precaution to be

146.
taken prior to working on any installed electrical component?
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1. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
2. Use only approved nonconducting tools.
3. Ground the case of the machine before beginning any repairs.
4. Open the supply circuits and tag the switches.
147. Which of the instruments listed is used to check insulation resistance?

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1. Magneto
2. Megohmmeter
3. Dynamometer
4. Rheostat
Which of the instruments listed should always be connected in series with a

148.
circuit?
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1. Ammeter
2. Megohmmeter
3. Wattmeter
4. Voltmeter
Which of the listed sections of an emergency switchboard is used to supply

149.
power for alarm signals under emergency conditions?
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1. The generator and bus transfer section
2. The 450 volt, 60 cycle, 3 phase bus
3. The 120 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle bus
4. The 24 volt DC bus
Which of the meters listed should only be used after a circuit has been
150.
electrically disconnected?
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1. Wattmeter
2. Frequency meter
3. Ammeter
4. Ohmmeter
Which of the spaces listed is defined as a 'location requiring an exceptional

151. degree of protection' when considering the installation of shipboard electrical
equipment?
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1. Machinery space
2. Chart room
3. Console room
4. Accommodation space
Which of the substances listed can be used to shield sensitive equipment from
152.
static magnetic fields?
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1. Glass
2. Mica
3. Bakelite
4. Permeable iron
With both ends of a three conductor cable disconnected and arranged without
153. the conductors touching each other, an ohmmeter reading of 'zero' ohms
between the ends of one conductor would indicate
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1. continuity
2. a partial ground
3. the resistance is infinite
4. a short circuit
A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is the
154.
description of a simple
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1. magnetic shield
2. electromagnet
3. piezoelectric device
4. electromagnetic domain
155. A poorly made electrical connection:

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1. has a much higher-than-normal resistance.
can produce excessive heat when normal current flows through the
2.
circuit.
3. can reduce the total energy normally available for the load.
4. all of these
156. A switch would be classified as:
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1. a control device
2. a protective device.
3. a load device.
4. a voltage source.
157. An electric toaster is rated for 220 V and 10 A Its power rating would be:
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1. 2200 W
2. 2200 Wh
3. 2200 kWh
4. 2200 J
158. Electrical conductors:

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1. have high resistance.
2. use most of the energy available from the source.
3. complete the electron path from the source to the load.
4. all of these
In a basic electrical circuit, the part that stores electric energy or changes it
159.
into other forms is:
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1. the load.
2. the source.
3. the conductor(s).
4. the switch.
Technician A says that when taking measurements with a voltmeter and an

ammeter, the meters are both connected into the circuit in the same way
160.
Technician B says the voltmeter is connected in series and the ammeter is
connected in parallel Who is correct?
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1. Technician A only
2. Technician B only
3. both Technician A and Technician B
4. neither Technician A nor Technician B
161. The force that causes the flow of electrons through a conductor is known as:
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1. the power.
2. the current.
3. the voltage.
4. the resistance
The method used to produce electron emission in most vacuum tubes is known
162.
as
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1. photoelectric emission
2. secondary electric emission
3. cold cathodic electric emission
4. thermionic emission
163. The unit of measurement for the difference of potential between two points is:
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1. the volt
2. the ampere.
3. the PD.
4. the ohm
When troubleshooting electronic equipment, you should use a high impedance

164.
multimeter
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to prevent excess current flow through the meter that would damage
1.
it
2. for AC measurements only and a low resistance meter for DC
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measurements
whenever a low impedance meter is not available, regardless of the
3.
components being tested
so as not to load down the circuit and obtain erroneous voltage
4.
readings
165. Which of the following is an example of a load?

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1. an electrical wall outlet
2. a hair dryer
3. a pushbutton
4. an extension cord
166. Which of the following is an example of a voltage source?

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1. a battery
2. a light bulb
3. a switch
4. copper wire conductors
167. Which of the following is classified as a protective device?

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1. a pushbutton
2. a fuse
3. a circuit breaker
4. both b and c
Which of the following statements concerning analog and digital devices are
168.
correct?
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The variables in digital systems are fixed quantities, and the
1.
variables in analog systems are continuous quantities.
2. There are no basic differences between the two systems.
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3. Analog devices are superior in accuracy compared to digital devices.

4. Operations in a digital device are performed simultaneously.
Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an

169.
electrical signal?
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1. Transducer
2. Reducer
3. Transformer
4. Rectifier
A battery is connected to a circuit containing three resistors in parallel The

170. values of the three resistors are 2 ohms, 3 ohms, and 6 ohms What is the
voltage of the battery if the total circuit current is 12 amps?
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1. 2 volts
2. 6 volts
3. 12 volts
4. 24 volt
A breakable, mercury-filled thermometer should not be used in a lead-acid

171. battery to measure electrolyte temperature, as an accidental breakage can
cause
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1. severe sparking and explosions
2. rapid oxidation of battery plates
3. violent gassing at the positive plates
4. corrosion on the battery terminals
172. A constant output voltage from an AC generator is maintained by the

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1. prime mover governor
2. exciter generator
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3. voltage regulator
4. reverse power relay
173. A DC ammeter is always connected

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1. in series with a circuit
2. in parallel with a circuit
3. with internal shunts only
4. without regard to polarity
A diesel driven emergency generator is prevented from being paralleled with

174.
the ship's service generators by
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1. an electrical interlock system
2. an automatic paralleling trip switch
3. the synchronizing oscilloscope
4. the reverse current relay
A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe
175.
operation Therefore, it is necessary to
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1. check for shorted coils with a growler
2. take moisture readings with a hydrometer
3. test insulation values with a megger
ground the commutator, or slip rings and run it at half load for 12
4.
hours
176. A generator is prevented from becoming motorized by the use of a/an

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1. overspeed trip
3. back pressure trip
4. governor controls
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177. A hydrometer indicates specific gravity by comparing the

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density of a substance in water with the density of the same
1.
substance in air
2. differences in weight between water and the liquid measured
3. mass of substance measured with the density of the same substance
buoyancy of an object in water with the buoyancy of the same object
4.
in the liquid being measured
178. A lead-acid battery cell sustaining a short circuit

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1. will be indicated by lime accumulation on the terminal posts
2. will have unusually high cell voltage
3. will become excessively heated while being charged
4. cannot be completely discharged under load
179. A lead-acid battery is considered fully charged when the

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1. electrolyte gasses freely
2. battery charger ammeter indicates a positive reading
3. terminal voltage reaches a constant value at a given temperature
specific gravity of all cells reaches the correct value and no longer
4.
increases over a period of 1 to 4 hours
180. A lead-acid battery may become hotter than normal during a charge if the
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1. battery has a shorted cell
2. charging voltage is too low
3. specific gravity is too high
4. battery room door is secured
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A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while operating in parallel will

181.
cause it to
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1. absorb more and more load due to decreased armature reaction
2. lose its load due to the inherent speed droop built into the governor
smoke and overload due to field flashover as residual field flux
3.
changes polarity
lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on reverse power relay, and
4.
possibly overspeed
A nickel-cadmium battery is receiving a normal charge and gases freely The

182.
charging current should
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1. be increased
2. be decreased
3. be cut off and the battery allowed to cool
4. remain the same
183. A positive charge can:

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1. attract a negatively charged object
2. attract and then repel a neutral object
3. neither of the above
4. both of the above
184. A reverse-current relay will prevent AC generator motorization by

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1. automatically redirecting the load
2. automatically speeding up the prime mover
3. tripping the panel board main switch
4. tripping the generator circuit breaker
185. A slow continual loss of electrolyte level from one cell of a storage battery
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could be due to
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1. a cracked casing
2. too low a charging rate
3. the specific gravity being higher than normal
4. one filler cap installed too tightly
A three-phase alternator operates at 450 volts with a 08 power factor If the

186.
ammeter indicates 250 amperes, what should be the KW meter reading?
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1. 90.00 KW
2. 127.27 KW
3. 155.70 KW
4. 194.85 KW
187. A transformer in an electric circuit serves to

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1. generate its own electrical power
2. transform electrical energy into mechanical energy
3. increase or decrease circuit voltage as required
4. convert AC current to DC current
188. A twelve volt lead-acid battery is constructed of

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1. one cell
2. three cells
3. six cells
4. twelve cells
A vessel is equipped with two ship's service generators Generator #1 is rated

189. 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?
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1. 100 kw
2. 400 kw
3. 500 kw
4. 600 kw
After closing the circuit breaker to place two similar alternators in parallel,
190.
the NEXT step is to balance the
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1. power factor
2. voltage load
3. kilowatt load
4. ampere load
Air gap readings for electrical generating equipment should be taken

191. periodicly This is to: I = determine the condition of the bearings; II =prevent
damage to the rotor and stator.
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1. I only
2. II only
3. both I and II
4. neither I or II
Air gap readings should be periodicly taken for electrical generation

192.
equipment The best tool to use to take these measurements is a
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1. cloth (non-metalic) tape measure
2. dial indicator
3. inside micrometer
4. tapered, long blade, feeler gage
Air gap readings should be taken on electrical generation machinery

193. periodicly to: I = determine the need for cleaning; II =check the condition of
the bearings.
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1. I only
2. II only
3. both I and II
4. neither I or II
Air gap readings should be taken periodicly on electrical generation

194.
equipment to
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determine the amount of varnish that can be applied to correct
1.
insulation problems
2. determine the condition of the bearings
provide for the correct proper tightening of the field coil bolts and
3.
correct lateral adjustment of the field coils
4. increase machine efficiency
An AC generator panel is fitted with both synchronizing lamps and a

195. synchroscope When the synchroscope pointer reaches the noon position, one
synchronizing light is bright and the other is dark This means
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1. there is a ground on the phase with the dark lamp
2. the phase sequence is incorrect
3. the phase sequence is correct
4. the generator breaker may be closed
An AC generator produces 60 Hz at 1800 RPM If the generator speed is

196.
increased to 1830 RPM, the cycles will
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1. remain at 60 Hz
2. increase to 61 Hz
3. decrease to 59 Hz
4. increase to 63 Hz
An alternator switchboard has a synchroscope and synchronizing lamps If the
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synchroscope is broken, which of the steps listed is the most essential before an
197.
alternator can be paralleled with the bus?
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The breaker should be closed when one synchronizing lamp is dark
1.
and the other is bright.
The breaker should be closed when both synchronizing lamps are
2.
bright.
The frequency meter should be used to determine that the incoming
3.
alternator frequency is slightly higher than the bus.
A portable phase sequence indicator must be used to verify the
4.
information from the lamps.
As a result of a mechanical malfunction in one of the ship's service generators

operating in parallel, you must secure that generator In order to prevent a
198.
possible overload to the remaining generator, which of the following sequential
courses of actio
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Trip the malfunctioning generator's circuit breaker and prime mover
1.
throttle trip.
Trip all nonvital distribution feeder circuit breakers, the
2. malfunctioning generator's circuit breaker, and the prime mover
throttle trip.
Trip the malfunctioning generator's circuit breaker and distribution
3.
feeder circuit breakers.
Trip all nonvital distribution feeder circuit breakers, the
4. malfunctioning prime mover turbine throttle trip, and the generator
circuit breaker.
199. As shown in the illustration EL-0071, the dry-cell batteries are connected in
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1. compound
2. series
3. parallel
4. tandem
As shown in the illustration, all 'MS' contacts are opened and closed by means
200.
of
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1. operating coils
2. magnets
3. manual operation of the master switches
4. solenoid switches
At high discharge rates, nickel-cadmium storage batteries are superior to lead-

201.
acid batteries because they
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1. require fewer cells for the same voltage and less mounting space
are able to produce higher voltages and do not have to be charged as
2.
often
3. can be charged and discharged many times without much damage
4. have no individual cells to replace at the end of useful life
Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will
202.
result in which of the following problems?
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1. The breaker should trip.
2. The KVA will decrease.
3. The synchronizing lamps will burn out.
4. The power factor will be unitized.
203. Automatic voltage regulators provided on switchboards function to

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1. regulate the AC load on the generator
2. protect the switchboard from high voltage
3. govern prime mover speed to control voltage
4. vary the field excitation to the generators
204. Batteries used for diesel engine starting should

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1. be located in a locker on the weather deck

2. be located as close as possible to the engine
have sufficient capacity to provide at least 50 starts consecutively
3.
without recharging
4. only be of the nickel alkaline type
205. Battery capacities are given in

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1. volts
2. volt-amperes
3. volt-hours
4. ampere-hours
Battery charging rooms should be well ventilated because the charging process
206.
produces
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1. highly poisonous gas
2. highly combustible oxygen
3. explosive gases
4. corrosive gases
Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is performed, which of

207.
the following precautions should be carried out?
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1. De-energize the applicable switchboard bus.
2. Bypass the interlocks.
3. Secure and tag the supply circuit breaker in the open position.
4. Station a man at the circuit supply switch.
208. Before reassembling any machinery, you should

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1. replace all bearings regardless of length of service
2. apply a heavy coat of oil to all mating surfaces
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3. clean any corroded surfaces and file all burrs smooth

4. coat all parts with alemite grease
Caution must be exercised during the charging of lead-acid storage batteries

209.
as
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1. the acid will become weaker
2. hydrogen gas is being continuously liberated
3. both plates are changing chemically to lead sulfate
4. lead peroxide in the negative plate is poisonous
210. Common nickel-cadmium and nickel-iron storage batteries utilize

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1. acid primary cells
2. alkaline primary cells
3. acid secondary cells
4. alkaline secondary cells
During discharge of a lead-acid storage battery, which of the following actions

211.
occurs?
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1. The acid becomes stronger.
2. Both plates change chemically to ammonium chloride.
3. The acid becomes weaker.
4. Hydrogen gas is liberated.
During the charging process of storage batteries, the charging rooms should be
212.
well ventilated because
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1. without ventilation excessive gassing will occur
2. highly poisonous gases are released
3. highly explosive gases will otherwise accumulate
4. without ventilation the battery will not take a full charge
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Electric circuits are protected against overloads and short circuits by means of
213.
a/an
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1. circuit breaker
2. amplifier
3. diode
4. capacitor
Electric current is the flow of electrons through a conductor; the rate of this
214.
flow is measured in
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1. volts
2. amperes
3. coulombs
4. ohms
Equal power factors on paralleled AC generators are maintained by an

215.
automatic
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3. reverse current relay
4. governor control switch
Equalization of the power factors of two alternators operating in parallel is

216.
accomplished
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1. manually, by adjusting the governor controls
2. automatically, by automatic voltage regulators
3. manually, adjusting the output of current transformers
4. automatically, by the designed action of the governors
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From the standpoint of safety, you should never allow salt water to enter a
217.
lead-acid storage battery or come in contact with sulfuric acid because
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1. the resulting gas is extremely flammable
2. the resulting gas is a respiratory irritant that can be fatal
3. the primary constituent, sodium, reacts lethally with lead peroxide
combining salt water with lead-acid creates an invisible gas resulting
4.
in severe corrosion
If a 6 volt battery were connected in series with a 24 volt battery by putting

218.
their negative terminals together, what would be the result?
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1. 'Zero' volts
2. 12 volts of the opposite polarity
3. 18 volts, positive on the 24 volt battery
4. 30 volts, negative on the 24 volt battery
219. If a fuse of correct size and type blows frequently,

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1. try the next higher amperage rating
2. try the next lower amperage rating
3. look for trouble within the circuit
4. reduce the applied voltage 10%
If a transformer is connected to a DC source, the transformer will overload at

220.
the
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1. contacts
2. primary coil
3. secondary coil
4. core
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If air gap readings for an electical generating machine have changed

221.
significantly from the last reading, you should check
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1. the bearings
2. insulation readings and machine cleanliness
3. the prime mover thrust bearing
4. the field coil bolts for the proper torque values
If an alternator is to be inactive for a considerable period of time, which of the

222.
following actions should be taken?
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It should be disconnected from the prime mover and raised off its
1.
bearing supports.
Insulation resistance readings should be taken weekly to ensure
2.
resistance is not deteriorating.
The brushes should be lifted off the slip rings to prevent pitting of
3.
the metal by electrolytic action.
The windings and collector rings should be protected with a thin coat
4.
of grease or oil.
If the energy input is significantly reduced to the prime mover of one

223.
shipboard alternator operating in parallel with others, that alternator will
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1. continue to operate at no load
2. lose its load and overspeed
3. begin to motorize and then trip out
4. slow down and operate at reduced load
224. If the excitation is increased to one of two alternators operating in parallel, the
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1. power factor will change in the lagging direction
2. power factor will change in the leading direction
3. kilowatt load will be greatly increased
4. ampere load will be greatly decreased
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If the excitation of an alternator operating in parallel is decreased below

225.
normal, its
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1. power factor will change in the lagging direction
2. power factor will change in the leading direction
3. ampere load will be greatly increased
4. kilowatt load will be greatly decreased
If the pointer of the synchroscope is rotating in the slow direction when you
226.
are preparing to parallel two alternators, the
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1. incoming machine is turning faster than the load alternator
2. loaded alternator is turning faster than the incoming machine
3. load on the loaded alternator is ready to split
4. incoming machine is beginning to pick up some of the load
If three AC generators are operating in parallel, and one of them were to "pull
227.
out" of synchronism with the other two generators, the
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1. normally operating AC generators will vibrate severely
2. AC generator pulling out of synchronism will vibrate severely
3. normally operating AC generators will overspeed and unload
4. AC generator pulling out of synchronism will become motorized
If two AC generators have just been placed in parallel, the true power load is
228.
initially distributed evenly by
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1. a balance coil
2. changing field excitation
3. adjusting the governor control settings
4. a rheostat
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If violent gassing occurs when a lead-acid storage battery is first placed on

229.
charge, the
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1. battery must be given an emergency charge
2. charging rate is too low
3. charging rate is too high
4. specific gravity of the electrolyte solution is too low
230. In a 60 Hz AC system, the current will pass through one complete cycle in
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1. 60 seconds
2. 6 seconds
3. 1 second
4. .016 of a second
In a three-phase, open-delta connected transformer, the line current is equal

231.
to
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1. the phase current
2. three times the phase current
3. the sum of any two phase currents
4. the difference of any two phase currents
In an AC generator, pitting of collector rings will cause: I = sparking; II =

232.
chattering.
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1. I only
2. II only
3. both I and II
4. neither I or II
In electric circuit schematics, a transformer is represented by which of the

233.
symbols shown in the illustration EL-0059?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
In replacing a defective transformer with a new one, which of the following

234. actions must be carried out to insure proper operation of the equipment it
serves?
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The secondary leads must be grounded for 10 minutes to remove
1.
static charges.
The transformer connections must be made as before with regard to
2.
the indicated polarity.
3. The iron core of the transformer must be flashed to pre-magnetize it.
The iron core must be grounded for 10 minutes to remove any
4.
residual magnetism.
In the illustration EL-0039 circuit, A, B, C, and D are each 12 volts What is the
235. voltage of the lead connected to C and D with respect to the lead connected to
A and B?
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1. (+) 48 volts
2. (-) 24 volts
3. (-) 48 volts
4. (+) 24 volts
236. In the illustration, "D" is the symbol for a/an
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1. thermal overload heater
2. portable cable
3. fuse
4. indicating lamp
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In which section of the 24 VDC power supply circuit illustrated, does the
237.
greatest change in voltage level take place when fed from ships power
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1. I
2. II
3. III
4. IV
238. Kilowatt load is divided between two AC generators operating in parallel by

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1. adjusting the governor controls
2. varying the excitation voltage
3. increasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously
4. decreasing both prime mover speeds simultaneously
239. Local action in a dry-cell, or lead-acid storage battery is the process whereby
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1. hydrogen gas is liberated
2. the electrolyte compensates for overcharging
3. potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
4. the battery becomes discharged without being connected to a load
240. Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by

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1. separating the positive and negative plates with plastic spacers
separating the positive and negative plates with resin impregnated
2.
spacers
3. adding a small amount of lithium hydroxide to the electrolyte
4. trickle charging
Loss of or weak residual magnetism in an alternator or generator can be
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241. corrected for by

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1. running the rotor in the opposite direction for 5 minutes
2. allowing the generator to run at 10% of normal speed for 5 minutes
running the generator at normal speed with the field rheostat fully
3.
counterclockwise
4. using a storage battery or battery charger to 'flash' the field
242. Maintenance of alkaline batteries should include

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1. checking the electrolyte weekly using a hydrometer
2. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years
3. trickle charging
4. replacment when the volts per cell drops below 1.8 VDC
Mercury filled thermometers should never be used to determine the

243. temperature of the battery electrolyte because accidental breakage of the
thermometer can cause
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1. severe sparking and explosions
2. rapid oxidation of battery plates
3. contamination of the electrolyte
4. corrosion on the battery terminals
244. Motorization of an alternator is undesirable because

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1. the alternator will be damaged
2. it puts an additional load on the bus
3. high voltage pulses are induced in the bus
4. all of the above
Nickel-cadmium storage batteries are superior to lead-acid batteries because

245.
they
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1. put out higher voltages and require no maintenance
2. can remain idle and keep a full charge for a long time
3. need fewer cells in series and use less mounting space
4. all of the above
246. On large generators, space heaters are used to

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1. keep the machine at ambient tmperature of the machinery space
maintain rotor and stator winding temperatures above the dew point
2.
to prevent the formation of condensation
3. prevent condensation in the lube oil
4. prevent electrolysis due to condensation in the bearings
On the meter scale illustrated, while using the R X 1 scale, the reading at "E"
247.
will be
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1. 2.0 ohms
2. 20 ohms
3. 200 ohms
4. none of the above
248. One factor that determines the frequency of an alternator is the

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1. number of turns of wire in the armature coil
2. speed of the rotor
3. strength of the magnets used
4. output voltage
249. One horsepower is equal to

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1. 500 watts
2. 663 watts
3. 746 watts
4. 1,000 watts
250. Power transformers are rated in

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1. kilowatts
2. ampere-turns
3. kilowatt-volts
4. kilovoltamperes
Prior to closing the breaker when paralleling two AC generators, the

251.
recommended practice is to have the frequency of the incoming machine
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1. slightly less than the line frequency
2. the same as the line frequency
3. slightly greater than the line frequency
4. all of the above
Prior to starting an AC generator prime mover, the voltage regulator cutout

252.
switch should be placed in the
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1. manual position
2. bus neutral position
3. raise voltage position
4. transfer position
253. Proper storage battery maintenance includes

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1. keeping connections tight and casing surfaces clean
2. making sure electrolyte level is below the separator plates
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3. insulating the terminals with naval jelly

4. maintaining a high charging rate at all times
254. Proper storage battery maintenance includes

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1. maintaining a high charging rate at all times
2. replacing the electrolyte once a year
3. insuring electrolyte level is below the separator plates
4. applying petroleum jelly to connections to minimize corrosion
Regarding an AC generator connected to the main electrical bus; as the

electric load and power factor vary, a corresponding change is reflected in the
255.
generator armature reaction These changes in armature reaction are
compensated for by the
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1. governor speed droop setting
3. balance coil
4. phase-balance relay
256. Regarding battery charging rooms, ventilation should be provided

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1. at the lowest point of the room
2. horizontally near the batteries
3. at the highest point of the room
4. only when charging is in progress
257. Routine maintenance of lead acid batteries should include

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1. keeping the terminals clean
2. coating cable connections with petroleum jelly
3. maintaining a trickle charge
4. all of the above
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The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends

258.
mainly on
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1. the number of field poles energized
the speed at which the stator windings rotate through the magnetic
2.
field
3. the strength of the magnetic field
4. all of the above
259. The apparent power in a purely inductive circuit is also known as

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1. true power
2. lead power
3. induced power
4. reactive power
260. The basic operating principle of a transformer is attributed to

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1. electromagnetic induction
2. variance of a conductor in a magnetic field
3. mutual reaction
261. The capacity of a storage battery is measured in

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1. volts
2. ampere-hours
3. farads
4. amps
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262. The charge of a lead-acid battery can be restored by

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1. passing an alternating electric current through the cell
2. passing a direct electric current through the cell
3. adding acid to the electrolyte
4. all of the above
263. The charge of a lead-acid battery is checked with a/an

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1. manometer
2. hydrometer
3. voltmeter
4. ohmmeter
264. The charging of lead-acid storage batteries will always result in

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1. dangerous acid burns
2. a dangerously explosive gas being liberated
3. the danger of lead poisoning
4. all of the above
The cycles per second developed by the alternator aboard your vessel is
265.
determined by
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1. the speed of the engine driving the alternator
2. the resistance applied to the field rheostat
3. the synchronous speed of induction
4. the adjustments made to the voltage regulator
The division of kilowatt load between two paralleled alternators is determined

266.
by the
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1. amount of field excitation to the leading machine

2. load-speed characteristics of the governors
3. amount of field excitation to the lagging machine
4. number of field poles per alternator
The division of the kilowatt load between two AC generators operating in

267.
parallel is controlled by the settings and characteristics of the
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1. voltage regulators
2. field rheostats
3. reverse power relays
4. prime mover governors
The division of the reactive KVA load between paralleled AC generators is

268.
initiated by the
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1. prime mover governors
2. voltage regulators
3. phase balance relay
4. proportioner
269. The dry-cell batteries, shown in the illustration EL-0070 are connected in
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1. compound
2. series
3. parallel
4. tandem
The dry-cell batteries, when connected as shown in the illustration EL-0070,

270.
would produce
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1. 1.5 volts
2. 2.5 volts
3. 3.5 volts
4. 4.5 volts
271. The electrolyte in a lead-acid storage battery consists of distilled water and
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1. hydrogen chloride
2. calcium chloride
3. sulfuric acid
4. muriatic acid
272. The electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery is distilled water and

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1. diluted sulfuric acid
2. potassium hydroxide
3. lead sulfate
4. zinc oxide
273. The freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid battery will be
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1. higher than in a discharged battery
2. lower than in a discharged battery
3. the same as in a discharged battery
higher than in a discharged battery, but the specific gravity will be
4.
less
274. The frequency of an AC generator is adjusted by means of the

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1. main alternator field rheostat
2. exciter field rheostat
3. prime mover governor control
4. equalizing reactor
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275. The frequency of an AC generator is controlled by the

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1. rheostat
2. governor
3. exciter
4. capacitor
276. The frequency of an alternator at a given RPM is determined by the

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2. number of magnetic poles
4. output voltage
The frequency of an alternator is controlled from the main switchboard by

277.
adjusting the
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1. frequency meter
3. governor control
4. sychroscope switch
278. The frequency output of an operating alternator is controlled by the

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1. relative speed of the rotor poles
4. output voltage
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The governor control switch of an alternator is moved to the 'raise' position

279.
This action will
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1. raise the no-load speed setting of the governor
2. raise the percentage of speed droop
3. lower the no-load speed setting of the governor
4. lower the percentage of speed droop
280. The joule is the base unit of:

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1. energy
2. work
3. neither of the above
4. both of the above
281. The kilowatt load can be adjusted on a paralleled generator by using the
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1. field rheostat
2. governor control
3. automatic voltage regulators
4. hand tachometer
The KW load is evenly distributed between two alternators just placed in

282.
parallel by adjusting
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1. a balance coil
2. the governor settings
3. the field excitation
4. a rheostat
The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators operating in parallel

283.
are mostly dependent on their governor
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tau corect
1. load limit settings
2. idle speed settings
3. speed limit settings
4. speed droop settings
The main purpose of an electric space heater installed in a large AC generator

284.
is to
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1. keep the lube oil warm for quick starting
prevent moisture from condensing in the windings when the machine
2.
is shutdown
3. prevent the windings from becoming brittle
4. prevent acidic pitting of the slip rings
The most common type of AC service generator found aboard ship is the
285.
stationary
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1. electromagnetic field, revolving armature type
2. electromagnetic field, oscillatory armature type
3. armature, oscillatory electromagnet field type
4. armature, rotating electromagnetic field type
The most practical way to control the voltage output of an AC generator is to

286.
vary the
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1. number of windings
2. speed of the rotating field
3. strength of the rotating magnetic field
4. power factor of the load
287. The number of cells in a 12 volt lead-acid battery is

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1. three cells
2. four cells
3. six cells
4. twelve cells
288. The open-circuit voltage of a fully charged lead-acid battery cell is

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1. 1.5 volts
2. 1.8 volts
3. 2.0 volts
4. 2.3 volts
The opposition to the establishment of magnetic lines of force in a magnetic

289.
circuit is called the circuit's
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1. resistance
2. reluctance
3. impedance
4. inductance
290. The output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz AC generator is controlled by the

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2. load on the prime mover
3. speed of the prime mover
4. exciter output voltage
291. The output voltage of a three-phase alternator is regulated by the

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1. AC voltage to the armature
2. AC voltage to the field
3. DC voltage to the armature
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4. DC voltage to the field
292. The plates of a NiCd storage battery are made of

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1. potassium hydroxide with a small amount of sulfuric acid
2. lead and lead peroxide
3. silver oxide and lead sulfate
4. combinations of nickel powder and nickel & cadmium salts
The power factor at which a paralleled AC generator operates is usually

293.
adjusted by the
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1. connected load
3. field excitation
4. generator's rated voltage
The power factor of an AC generator operating singularly is determined by

294.
the
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1. connected load
3. field excitation
4. generator's rated voltage
295. The proper way to mix the electrolyte for a battery is to add
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1. acid to alkaline water
2. acid to distilled water
3. alkaline water to acid
4. distilled water to acid
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296. The purpose of DC generator brushes is to

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1. neutralize armature reaction
2. conduct electric current to an outside circuit
3. convert DC current to AC current
4. provide excitation to a DC generator
297. The purpose of the commutator and brushes on a DC generator is to

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1. transfer generated direct current voltage from the armature to the line
convert the alternating voltage generated within the armature to a
2.
direct voltage
3. provide a sliding contact method to excite the field
4. reduce sparking between the armature and the carbon brushes
The purpose of the reverse power relay, provided on a ship's service alternator
298.
panel, is to trip the circuit in the event of
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1. main circuit overload
2. high power transfer
3. generator overspeeding
4. alternator motorization
The reactive power drawn by a motor from an AC generator is the power

299.
which is
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1. used to establish the magnetic field of the motor
2. lost in overcoming friction in the bearings
strictly converted to heat generated by current flow through the
3.
windings
4. transmitted directly through the rotor shaft to perform useful work
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The removal of paint from electrical equipment, such as generators, should be

300.
cautiously undertaken because
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the mechanical shock of paint removal lessens the dielectric strength
1.
of the insulation
the paint dust is composed of abrasive and semi-conducting
2.
materials which impair insulation
3. paint dust buildup has a tendency to cause corrosion
phase windings frequently become isolated from each other due to
4.
dust interference at the terminals
301. The RPM of an AC generator can be measured with a/an

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1. ammeter
2. voltmeter
3. vibrating reed meter
4. synchroscope
302. The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is measured by a

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1. gould plate
2. titration pipette
3. hydrometer
4. litmus paper test
303. The specific gravity of the electrolyte solution in a lead acid battery
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1. is not effected during charging
2. remains the same during discharge
3. would read close to 1.830 when discharged
4. gives an indication of the state of charge of the battery
The standard method of controlling the output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz, AC
304.
generator is accomplished by adjusting the
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1. prime mover speed droop
2. number of poles
3. alternator field excitation
The standard procedure for maintaining the charge in an emergency diesel

305.
starting battery is to trickle charge the battery
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1. continuously
2. at least once each week
3. whenever the charge falls to 75% of full charge
4. whenever the electrolyte specific gravity falls to 1.250 or lower
306. The state of charge of a lead acid storage battery is best indicated by the
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1. testing of the individual cell voltages
2. ampere hour capacity of the battery
3. specific gravity of the electrolyte
4. total cell voltages
307. The state of charge of a lead-acid battery is best indicated by the

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1. individual cell voltage
2. ampere-hour capacity
3. electrolyte specific gravity
4. total cell voltage
The true power indicated by a wattmeter depends on the current flow through
308.
the load, the magnitude of the potential across the load, and the
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1. power factor of the load
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2. angle of coil displacement

3. inertia of the movable coil
4. high resistance from the load
309. The voltage developed by an AC generator is controlled by varying the

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1. speed of the prime mover
2. AC excitation to the field
3. DC excitation to the field
4. DC excitation of the voltage regulator
310. The voltage output of an AC generator is accurately controlled by

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changing the sensitivity of the prime mover to large changes in
1.
voltage
2. varying the reluctance of the air gap
3. varying the DC exciter voltage
4. shorting out part of the armature windings
311. Three 12 volt, lead-acid, batteries connected in series will develop

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1. 12 volts
2. 24 volts
3. 36 volts
4. 48 volts
Three factors responsible for the change in voltage as load is applied to an AC

312. generator are: 1) the drop in resistance in the armature circuit, 2) the change
in flux, and 3) the
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1. armature winding speed
2. inductance load drop
3. coil pitch factor
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4. armature reactance voltage drop
To determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you would use

313.
a/an
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1. voltmeter
2. hydrometer
3. ammeter
4. potentiometer
314. To equalize the power factor of two alternators operating in parallel, the
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1. field excitation of both units is adjusted
2. governors of both units are adjusted
3. phase sequence is altered
4. kilowatt load is evenly divided
315. To increase the frequency of an operating AC generator, you should

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1. increase the field excitation
2. decrease the field excitation
3. increase the number of magnetic poles
4. increase the speed of the prime mover
To remove an alternator operating in parallel with another unit from the main
316.
electrical bus, you must FIRST
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1. adjust the power factor on both units
2. set the desired voltage on the outgoing alternator
3. open the circuit breaker on the outgoing alternator
4. remove the load from the outgoing alternator
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317. To test the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you should use a/an
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1. ammeter
2. voltmeter
3. hydrometer
4. potentiometer
318. Transformer cores are laminated to reduce

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1. eddy currents
2. secondary flux
3. leakage flux
4. all of the above
319. Transformers are used onboard ships with AC generators to

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1. change frequency
2. increase power output to modulating frequency controllers
3. decrease power output to modulating frequency controllers
permit higher voltage for electric motor operation and low voltage
4.
for lighting circuits
Two AC generators are operating in parallel and both are equipped with
automatic voltage regulators While standing watch, one generator is noted as
320.
having a greater lagging kvar In order to equalize the kvars between the
generators you should
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increase the speed of the generator with the largest kvar while
1.
decreasing the other generator speed
decrease the speed of the generator with the largest kvar while
2.
increasing the other generator speed
increase the voltage of the generator with the largest kvar while
3.
decreasing the other generator voltage
decrease the voltage of the generator with the largest kvar while
4.
increasing the other generator voltage
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Two AC generators of the same capacity are operating in parallel One with a
321. zero speed droop setting and the other with a 5% speed droop If its capacity is
not exceeded, the unit whose governor has the zero speed droop setting will
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1. assume the smaller share of the load
2. maintain the frequency of the system
3. have poor sensitivity characteristics
4. have poor power response
Under normal conditions, storage batteries used for starting the emergency
322. diesel generator are maintained in a charged state by which of the following
methods?
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1. Trickle charging
2. Fast charging
3. Equalizing charge
4. Reverse charging
Upon failure of the normal power supply, the emergency generator is placed
323.
on the line by the
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1. main bus tie feeder
2. automatic bus transfer device
3. line connection feeder
4. power failure alarm bus
Upon failure of the normal power supply, the emergency generator is placed
324.
on the line by the
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1. bus tie feeder
2. automatic bus transfer device
3. line connection feeder
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4. power failure alarm bus
Violent gassing developed by a lead-acid battery during charging indicates

325.
that the
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1. plate separators are grounded
2. cell voltages are excessive
3. specific gravity in insufficient
4. charging rate is excessive
Violent gassing from a lead-acid battery while it is being charged, indicates

326.
that the
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1. plate separators are grounded
2. battery compartment ventilation is inadequate
3. electrolyte specific gravity is too low
4. charging rate is too high
327. Voltage failure of an AC generator may be caused by

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1. failure of the exciter generator
2. a tripped bus circuit breaker
3. high mica segments on the stator bus bar
4. excessive prime mover speed
Voltage generated by most AC generators is fed from the machine to the bus
328.
by means of
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1. brushes on a commutator
2. brushes on slip rings
3. slip rings on a commutator
4. direct connections from the stator
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What is the approximate voltage per cell produced by the nickel-iron (Edison)
329.
battery?
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1. 0.85 volts
2. 1.35 volts
3. 2.20 volts
4. 6.05 volts
330. What is the approximate voltage produced by a nickel-cadmium battery cell?

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1. 1.25 volts
2. 1.50 volts
3. 2.20 volts
4. 6.05 volts
What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA step-down

331.
transformer with a four to one turns ratio if connected across a 440 volt line?
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1. 1.1 amps
2. 4.5 amps
3. 18.1 amps
4. 27.7 amps
What is the total current in the illustrated EL-0021 circuit with a 6 volt
332.
battery if the resistance of R1 is 2 ohms, R2 is 4 ohms, and R3 is 4 ohms?
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1. 0.6 amp
2. 1 amp
3. 4 amps
4. 6 amps
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333. What type of rotor is used in split-phase motors?

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1. Drum
2. Salient pole
3. Squirrel-cage
4. Wound-rotor
What will be the frequency of a three-phase, six pole, AC generator operating

334.
at 1800 revolutions per minute?
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1. 60 hertz
2. 90 hertz
3. 120 hertz
4. 180 hertz
When a battery is continuously exposed to low temperatures, the best

335.
procedure to keep it from freezing is to
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1. remove the battery caps
2. securely cover the battery
3. keep the battery fully charged
4. disconnect the battery
When a lead-acid battery begins gassing freely while receiving a normal

336.
charge, the charging current should
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1. be increased
2. remain unchanged
3. be decreased
4. shut off
When a lead-acid battery begins gassing freely while receiving a normal

337.
charge, the charging current should be
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1. increased
2. shut off
3. decreased
4. unchanged
When a nickel-cadium battery begins gassing while connected to the battery

338.
charging circuit, you should
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1. do nothing as this is a normal condition when charging
add distilled water to each cell to reduce the specific gravity of the
2.
electrolyte
add potassium hydroxide to each cell to increase the specific gravity
3.
of the electrolyte
4. decrease the charging rate
339. When a transformer is used to step down voltage, the low voltage winding is
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1. part of the core
2. the primary coil
3. not insulated
4. the secondary coil
340. When an alternator is to remain idle for even a few days

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1. lift the brushes and disconnect the pigtails
2. insulate the collector rings with strips of cardboard
3. energize the heater circuit
4. open the equalizing bus disconnect switch
341. When charging a 100 amp-hour lead-acid battery,

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the temperature of the electrolyte should not be allowed to exceed

1.
90°F
the charging rate should be no greater than 125% of the battery amp-
2.
hour rating
3. the source of power for charging should be 2.5 volts per cell
gassing within the battery decreases when nearing full charge and it
4. will be necessary to reduce the charging current to a low finishing
rate
342. When charging a nickel-cadmium battery,

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1. the charging rate should be lessened when gassing commences
2. overcharging should be avoided
the specific gravity of the electrolyte will be unaffected by the state
3.
of charge
4. add distilled water just prior to charging to insure proper mixing
When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be reduced as the
343.
battery nears its full charge to
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1. prevent damaging battery plates
2. allow equalization of cell voltages
3. reduce lead sulfate deposits
4. increase lead peroxide formation
When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the charging rate as the
344.
battery nears its full charge capacity to
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1. prevent excessive gassing and overheating
2. allow equalization of cell voltages
3. reduce lead sulfate deposits
4. increase lead peroxide formation
When checking the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with a

345.
hydrometer, you should be aware that
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the battery is fully charged when the float sinks deepest into the
1.
electrolyte
2. the battery is discharged when the float is highest in the electrolyte
a hydrometer reading is accurate if taken immediately after water is
3.
added to the cell
4. warm temperatures will lower the specific gravity of the electrolyte
When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration

346.
should be given to the battery's
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1. amp-hour capacity
2. terminal polarity
3. stability under charge
4. ambient temperature rise
When choosing a battery for a particular application, major consideration

347.
should be given to the battery's
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1. amp-hour capacity
2. terminal polarity
3. stability under charge
4. ambient temperature rise
When correcting specific gravity readings of a lead-acid battery for existing

348.
temperature conditions, you should
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1. add 10 points for each 4° above 80°F
2. subtract 10 points for each 4° above 80°F
3. add 4 points for each 10° above 80°F
4. add 4 points for each 10° below 80°F
When lead-acid batteries are charging, they always give off hydrogen gas that
349.
is
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1. considered inert
2. highly explosive
3. extremely toxic
4. heavier than air
350. When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid storage battery,

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1. stirring should always be avoided
2. a lead container should always be used
3. always pour the water into the acid
4. always pour the acid into the water
351. When mixing electrolyte for a lead-acid storage battery, you should pour the
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1. distilled water into the acid in a zinc-plated container
2. distilled water into the acid in a glass container
3. acid into the distilled water in a zinc-plated container
4. acid into distilled water in a glass container
When mixing electrolyte, which of the following precautions should always be

352.
observed?
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1. Add the acid to the water.
2. Use a heavy duty aluminum pail.
3. Add the water to the acid.
4. Mix the solution outdoors.
353. When paralleled, AC generators must have the same

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1. frequency
2. number of phases
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3. phase rotation
4. all of the above
When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency (cycles) of the incoming

354.
generator, just prior to closing the circuit breaker, should be
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1. slightly less than the frequency of the generator on the line
2. the same as the frequency of the generator on the line
3. slightly more than the frequency of the generator on the line
4. all of the above
When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the incoming machine

355.
immediately prior to closing its breaker should be
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1. controlled by placing the governor switch in the automatic position
2. adjusted with the voltage regulator
3. slightly greater than the bus frequency
4. slightly less than the bus frequency
When paralleling two AC generators, the frequency of the machine coming on-
356.
line, immediately prior to closing its breaker, should be
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1. slightly less than the oncoming generator frequency
2. the same as the bus frequency
3. slightly greater than the bus frequency
4. the same as the bus voltage
When paralleling two AC generators, the synchroscope selector switch and

357.
frequency meter switch should be set up to sense the frequency of the
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1. bus
2. generator on the line
3. oncoming generator
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4. bus transfer relay
When paralleling two alternators the synchronizing lamps grow dim and are
358. totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° position This
indicates the
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1. alternator voltages are 180° apart
2. incoming alternator is running too fast
3. incoming alternator is in phase with the bus voltage
4. synchroscope pointer is defective or broken
When paralleling two alternators using three synchronizing lamps, the

359. flickering of all three lamps becomes progressively slower and slower This
means the
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1. frequency of the incoming generator is approaching that of the bus
2. frequency of the incoming alternator is less than that of the bus
phase rotation of the incoming alternators is opposite to that of the
3.
bus
terminal voltage of the incoming alternator is approaching that of the
4.
bus
When paralleling two alternators, the synchronizing lamps remain lit as the
360.
synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° This indicates the
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1. incoming alternator is running too fast
2. alternator voltages are 180 degrees apart
3. synchroscope is defective or broken
4. alternator power factors are in phase
361. When securing an AC generator, you should FIRST

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1. open the generator circuit breaker
2. switch the voltage regulator to 'manual'
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3. decrease the field excitation to minimum

4. reduce the load on the unit
362. When shore power is being connected to a ship in dry dock,

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the ship's generators are paralleled with the shore power to provide
1.
continuous power
2. proper phase sequence must be established
3. exactly 450 volts must be supplied from the shore
4. exactly 60 Hz must be provided by the terminal
When the electrolyte level of a lead-acid storage battery has decreased due to
363.
normal evaporation, the level should be reestablished by adding
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1. distilled water only
2. sulfuric acid only
3. a weak solution of sulfuric acid and distilled water
4. a strong solution of sulfuric acid and distilled water
When troubleshooting a lead-acid storage battery, a weak or dead cell is best

364.
detected by
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1. measuring and comparing all cells' specific gravity
2. taking an open circuit voltage test of individual cells
3. visually inspecting the electrolyte levels of each cell
4. taking each cell's temperature with a calibrated mercury thermometer
When troubleshooting an alkaline storage battery a weak or dead cell is best

365.
located by
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1. checking the specific gravity of each cell
2. visually inspecting each cell's electrolyte level
3. testing each cell with a voltmeter
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measuring the electrolyte temperature with an accurate mercury

4.
thermometer
When two AC generators are being paralleled, the breaker should be closed
366.
with the synchroscope pointer rotating in the
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1. 'slow' direction, just before the 12 o'clock position
2. 'fast' direction, just after the 12 o'clock position
3. 'fast' direction, just before the 12 o'clock position
4. 'slow' direction, just after the 12 o'clock position
When you check the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with a
367.
hydrometer, it should be kept in mind that
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the battery is fully charged when the indicator floats low in the
1.
electrolyte
any water that has been previously added to the cells will dilute the
2.
solution and give a false reading
a hydrometer reading is inaccurate if taken immediately after water
3.
is added to the cell
4. temperature has no effect on hydrometer readings
Which of the devices listed is indicated by the symbols lettered "A" to "F",
368.
shown in the illustration?
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1. Diodes
2. Linear inductors
3. Capacitors
4. Transistors
Which of the devices shown in the illustration automatically prevents the

369.
simultaneous operation of the windlass from both master switches?
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1. Selector switch
2. Contact 'CR1a'
3. Contact 'CR2a'
4. Contact 'CR1D'
Which of the following actions must be carried out prior to closing the
370.
alternator circuit breaker according to the graph shown in the illustration?
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1. Increase the alternator voltage.
2. Decrease the line voltage.
3. Increase the line voltage.
4. Decrease the line frequency.
Which of the following activities occurs during the charging process of a lead-
371.
acid storage battery?
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1. The specific gravity of the acid increases.
2. Both plates change chemically to lead sulfate.
3. The specific gravity of the acid decreases.
4. Hydrogen gas is absorbed.
Which of the following components are used to convert alternating current

372.
produced in the generator windings to direct current?
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1. Armature and equalizer
2. Commutator and brushes
3. Rotor and interpoles
4. Field and exciter
Which of the following conditions indicates that a lead-acid battery is being

373.
charged too rapidly?
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1. Sparks occurring at the positive terminal.

2. Unusually high electrolyte specific gravity.
3. Low plate potentials being developed.
4. Excessively high temperatures and gassing rates.
Which of the following devices should be used to measure the temperature of a

374.
battery electrolyte?
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1. Mercury thermometer
2. Alcohol thermometer
3. Thermocouple pyrometer
4. Potentiometer
Which of the following losses is/are present in every direct current generator
375.
armature?
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1. Winding copper loss
2. Core eddy current loss
3. Magnetic hysteresis loss
Which of the following problems is indicated if a lead-acid battery begins to

376.
gas violently when it is first placed on charge?
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1. Insufficient compartment ventilation is being provided.
2. A short circuit exists in one of the battery cells.
3. The battery is undergoing its normal charging rate.
4. An excessive charging rate is being applied to the battery.
Which of the following statements about a three-phase wye connection is

377.
correct?
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1. The line current is 1.73 times the phase current.
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2. The phase current is 1.73 times the line current.

3. The line voltage is 1.73 times the phase voltage.
4. The phase voltage is 1.73 times the line voltage.
Which of the following statements concerning nickel-cadmium batteries is

378.
true?
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1. When mixing electrolyte always add acid to the water.
Nickel-cadmium batteries can be charged and discharged only a
2.
limited number of times without damage to the cells.
Nickel-cadmium batteries can be stored for a long time and still keep
3.
a full charge without additional charging.
The electrolyte of an idle nickel-cadmium battery must be replaced
4.
monthly to maintain battery condition.
Which of the following statements concerning the specific gravity of a battery

379.
electrolyte is true?
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1. The electrolyte becomes less dense when it is cooled.
The specific gravity reading is lowered when the electrolyte is
2.
heated.
The most accurate hydrometer reading is obtained immediately after
3.
water is added.
The temperature does not affect the specific gravity of the
4.
electrolyte.
Which of the following statements is true concerning a stepdown transformer

380.
in an operating AC power circuit?
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1. Voltage and current will both be increased.
2. Voltage and current will both be decreased
3. Voltage decreases as current increases.
4. Voltage increases as current decreases.
Which of the following statements is true concerning all three-phase

381.
alternators?
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Each has three separate but identical armature windings acted on by
1.
one system of rotating magnets.
Each has one armature winding acted on by three identical but
2.
separate systems of rotating magnets.
All three-phase alternators are designed to operate with a 0.8 leading
3.
power factor.
The three phases always provide power to the load through three sets
4.
of slip rings and brushes.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the operation of two

382.
alternators in parallel?
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1. The cycles per second of each alternator are the same.
Both alternator governors must be set with the same amount of speed
2.
droop.
3. The number of field poles must be the same on each alternator.
4. The load must always be divided equally between alternators.
Which of the following temperatures represents the maximum allowable

383.
temperature for the electrolyte of a lead-acid battery?
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1. 100°F
2. 125°F
3. 145°F
4. 212°F
Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a wet-cell,

384. lead-acid, storage battery in a fully charged state during long periods of
disuse?
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1. Normal charging circuit
2. Quick charging circuit
3. Trickle charging circuit
4. High ampere charging circuit
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Which of the listed figures shown in the illustration EL-0084 represents

385.
devices connected in a three-phase delta-wye arrangement?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
386. Which of the listed forms of water should be added to a lead-acid battery?
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1. saltwater
2. brackish water
3. distilled water
4. light water
Which of the listed ranges represents specific gravity corrected for

387.
temperature for the electrolyte of a fully charged portable lead-acid battery?
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1. 1.100 to 1.150
2. 1.180 to 1.200
3. 1.280 to 1.300
4. 1.750 to 2.000
Which of the listed safety features should be provided in small rooms or

388.
lockers where batteries are stored?
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1. Installation of a fixed CO2 system.
An exhaust duct is to be provided and led from within three inches of
2.
the deck.
3. Power ventilation is to be provided if trickle charging is utilized.
An exhaust duct is to be provided and led from the top of the locker
4.
to the open air.
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Which of the problems listed will occur if a lead-acid battery is allowed to

389.
remain in a discharged condition for a long period of time?
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1. The battery may be unable to accept a full charge.
2. The electrolyte will change to lead sulfate.
3. The concentrated sulfuric acid will attack the lead peroxide plates.
4. The separators will harden.
Which of the processes listed occurs during the charging of a lead-acid storage
390.
battery?
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1. Negative plates change to lead peroxide.
2. Positive plates change to lead peroxide.
3. Both plates change to lead peroxide.
4. Both plates change to lead sulfate.
Which of the substances listed should be applied to battery terminals to help

391.
prevent corrosion?
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1. Zinc chromate
2. Lead hydroxide
3. Lead peroxide
4. Petroleum jelly
Which of the synchroscope illustrations depicts the appropriate direction of

392. rotation and position for closing the circuit breaker when paralleling AC
generators?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
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While paralleling two (2) AC generators using synchronizing lamps only, both
393.
lamps will go dark when the generators are
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1. running at the same speed
2. grounded
3. of the same polarity
4. in phase
Why is it desirable to operate paralleled AC generators at the same power

394.
factor?
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1. Circulating currents are kept to a minimum.
2. Field excitation losses are kept to a minimum.
3. Generator rotors will have a lesser tendency to hunt.
4. Because a power factor increase will decrease kilowatt output.
You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope

395. pointer is revolving in the slow direction This indicates that the frequency of
the incoming machine is
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1. higher than the bus frequency
2. lower than the bus frequency
3. the same as the bus frequency but out of phase with it
the same as the bus frequency, and the circuit breaker may be closed
4.
at any pointer position

396.
pointer is revolving slowly in the fast direction You should
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use the governor control switch to adjust the incoming voltage so it
1.
is equal to the bus voltage
use the governor control switch to increase the speed of the machine
2.
on the line only
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close the circuit breaker when the synchroscope pointer approaches

3.
the 0° position
4. use the field rheostat to adjust the speed of the incoming machine

397. pointer stops at a position other than 0° If you close the circuit breaker at this
moment
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1. the incoming machine will accept all of the load
2. the incoming machine will trip out on low voltage release
a hazardous condition will be created by the cross current between
3.
the machines
a hazardous condition will be created by the incoming machine being
4.
at a higher frequency than the bus

398. pointer stops at a position other than 0° prior to closing the circuit breaker
This indicates
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the frequency of the incoming machine is the same as the bus
1.
frequency
the incoming machine is in phase with the bus, but the frequency is
2.
not the same
3. the circuit breaker may be closed after breaker has been reset
4. there is an existing cross current between generators
You are attempting to parallel two AC generators, and the synchroscope

399. pointer is revolving fast in the clockwise direction This indicates that the
frequency of the incoming machine is
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1. higher than the bus frequency
2. lower than the bus frequency
the same as the bus frequency and the circuit breaker may be closed
3.
at any pointer position
4. the same as the bus frequency but out of phase with it
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You are paralleling two alternators The synchronizing lamps grow dim and
400. are totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° position
This indicates that the
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1. alternator voltages are 180° apart
2. circuit breaker can be closed
3. incoming alternator is running too slowly
4. synchroscope is defective or broken
401. A loud buzzing noise in an AC controller is probably caused by

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1. poor contact with the overload relay
2. an incorrectly sized heater
3. a broken shading coil
4. abnormal starting current
A temperature instrumentation system for an engine room console consists of

a resistance temperature detector (RTD), a measuring bridge circuit, and a
402.
meter (or alarm circuit). Which of the following statements is true concerning
the measuring bridge circuit?
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1. The input voltage varies in a linear fashion with temperature.
The voltage across the center of the resistance bridge is always
2.
constant.
The resistance bridge is said to be balanced when its output voltage
3.
is zero.
The input voltage of the resistance bridge is the constant temperature
4.
signal.
403. A tubular fuse should always be removed from a fuse panel with
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1. a screwdriver
2. a pair of insulated metal pliers
3. any insulated object
4. fuse pullers
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Aboard ship, a grounded field coil in an AC motor can be determined by using

404.
a
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1. portable growler
2. galvanometer
3. visual inspection
4. megohmmeter
405. An advantage of DC motors over AC motors is that they

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1. are less expensive
2. require less maintenance
3. can be started across the line
4. offer a more effective means of controlling speed
An electrical connection between the wiring of an electric motor and its metal
406.
frame is known as a/an
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1. eddy current
2. ground
3. impedance
4. flux leakage
Before touching a small capacitor connected to a de-energized circuit, or even

407.
one that is completely disconnected, you should
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1. gently tap the body with a screwdriver
2. tag it with a de-energized tag
3. be equipped with an insulated fuse puller
short circuit the terminals to make sure that the capacitor is
4.
discharged
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Compressed air should not be used to clean motor controller equipment

408.
because
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1. it may force metallic particles into coil insulation
2. the surrounding area may need additional cleaning
3. the air blast dries out insulation quickly
4. a mask and respirator would be required
Electrical failures in motors are caused by the breakdown of insulation, which

409.
may be caused by
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1. penetration of moisture
2. accumulation of dirt
3. overheating
4. all of the above
410. Encrusted dirt accumulated inside a motor should be removed with a

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1. fiber scraper
2. pointed welding rod
3. hammer and chisel
4. paint scraper
For more complete vessel protection when using an impressed current

411.
cathodic system
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all ship's service alternators have additional temperature sensing
1.
devices and a thermal recorder installed
machinery on deck and in the engineroom is first coated with zinc
2.
chromate before final painting
the hull's magnetic fields are aligned with a solid-state degaussing
3.
circuit using SCR's
straps connect the rudder with the hull and the propeller shaft is
4.
grounded through a slip ring/brush arrangement
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If 450 volts AC were measured across the load as shown in the illustration it
412.
would indicate a/an
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1. open winding between 'H1' and 'X1'
2. properly operating circuit
3. open winding between 'X1' and 'X4'
4. ground on one side of 'Ep'
If a small electric motor has been submerged in saltwater for a short period of
413.
time, you should
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1. send it ashore for rewinding
2. rinse it with warm freshwater and bake it dry in an oven
3. soak it in a bucket of commercial solvent and bake with internal heat
clean it with carbon tetrachloride and blow it out with compressed
4.
air
If a small electric motor is imersed in salt water it should be I washed in fresh

414.
water II dried in an oven
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1. I only
2. II only
3. both I and II
4. neither I or II
415. If an electric motor fails to start, you should FIRST check the
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1. phase sequence
2. ampere load
3. fuse or circuit breaker
4. line frequency
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If the illustrated EL-0007 motor fails to start and gives a loud hum when the
416.
start button is pushed, the problem is
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one of the phases to the motor is not energized because of an open
1.
motor lead
2. the 'Disc.sw.' is open
power to 'L1' at the 'Disc.sw.' is not energized because of a problem
3.
with the ship's electrical distribution system
'OL1' is open because of 'T1' overload causing the motor to single
4.
phase
If the line voltage to the controller shown in the illustration is 440 volts, what is
417.
applied across the control circuit?
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1. 110 volts
2. 220 volts
3. 440 volts
4. 660 volts
If the motor fails to start and a voltmeter reading between 1 and 6, as

418.
illustrated EL-0007, indicates line voltage, your next step should be to
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1. replace fuse "10A"
2. replace or repair contact 'Ma'
3. reset and determine the cause of the overload
4. check line voltage between L1 and L3
If there is a reduction in the normally supplied frequency to a 120/240 volt,

419.
three-phase AC current motor from 60 hertz to 55 hertz, the motor would
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1. run at a slower speed
2. operate at a lower current
3. vibrate excessively
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4. trip off the line
420. Impressed current cathodic protection is used on vessels instead of

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1. fire alarm systems
2. repeated painting
3. sacrificial zincs
4. vacuum tube degaussing systems
421. In a cartridge-type fuse, the metal element is contained in a

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1. porcelain window
2. thermal cut out
3. fiber tube
4. flasher device
In an AC generator, direct current from a separate source is passed through

422.
the windings of the rotor
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1. by means of slip rings and brushes
2. by means of a commutator
3. by means of rotating bar magnet
4. to minimize the danger of arc over
423. In an impressed current cathodic protection system, the anode is

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1. connected to the hull and deteriorates with time
2. insulated from the hull and does not waste away
3. connected to the hull but does not waste away
4. insulated from the hull but deteriorates with time
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424. In the illustration EL-0031, the component labeled "G" is
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1. hard rubber, plastic or bituminous composition
2. porous inside to absorb excess positive ions
3. precharged for (-) and (+) in manufacturing
4. All the above
Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation

425.
because of
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1. excessive magnetic gap
2. low contact pressure
3. an open coil
4. excessive ambient temperature
Motor controller or starter contacts may become pitted and welded together if
426.
the contacts
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1. open under loaded conditions
2. close slowly with light pressure
3. open too quickly and arc
4. close quickly with proportionate pressure
Motor starter or controller contacts may become welded together if the

427.
contacts
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1. open too quickly and arc
2. close under excessive pressure
3. open or close too quickly
4. close under excessive starting current
428. Protection against sustained overloads occurring in molded-case circuit
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breakers is provided by a/an

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1. overvoltage release
2. thermal acting trip
3. thermal overload relay
4. current overload relay
429. Reduced voltage applied to a motor during the starting period will
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1. result in decreased acceleration time only
2. lower the starting current and increase accelerating time
3. cause a greater starting torque
4. increase the starting current and pump capacity
430. Section II of the circuit shown in the illustration is the
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2. filter
3. rectifier
4. voltage transformer
Since fuse elements are made of zinc or any alloy of tin and lead, the melting
431.
point of the fuse element must be
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1. higher than that of copper
2. lower than that of copper
3. equal to that of copper
4. reached when the conductor it is protecting becomes 'white hot.'
The amount of current flow required for the cathodic protection of a vessel is
432.
dependent upon the
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1. amount of bare steel surface
2. speed of the ship through the water
3. temperature of the water
4. all of the above
433. The device shown in the illustration EL-0083 is being used
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1. in a step-down operation
2. in a step-up operation
3. in an isolation circuit
4. as a filter
The device that most commonly utilizes the principle of electromagnetic

434.
induction is the
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1. diode
2. transformer
3. transistor
4. rheostat
The greatest detrimental effect on idle electrical equipment, such as cargo

435.
pump motors, is the
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1. loss of residual magnetism
2. absorption of moisture in the insulation
3. insulation varnish flaking
4. dirt collecting on the windings
The illustrated EL-0024 circuit is a wheatstone bridge If the meter "G" reads
436.
0 with the switch closed then
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1. the current through R1 - R2 is equal to the current through R3 - Rx

2. the voltage across b - d is equal to the voltage of E
3. the resistance of Rx is equal to the resistance of R2
4. all the above are true
The motor starts when the start button in the illustration EL-0007 is pushed,
437.
but stops when the button is released the trouble is
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1. the incorrect thermal overload coil
2. a faulty "M" coil
3. a dirty contact on the Disc.Sw. at 'L3'
4. a faulty holding relay contact
438. The part of a fuse that melts and opens the circuit is made of
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1. copper and antimony
2. steel and babbitt
3. aluminum or beryllium alloy
4. zinc or an alloy of tin and lead
439. The primary function of an electric motor is to

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1. develop torque
2. generate high voltages
3. produce a magnetic field
4. generate high electrical resistance
440. The proper way to apply plastic electrical tape to an electric cable splice is to
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1. apply tape to the braided cover, but avoid touching it
2. wind the tape so that each turn overlaps the turn before it
3. apply the tape in one non-overlapping layer only
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4. heat the tape with a soldering iron for good bonding
The purpose of an impressed current cathodic protection system aboard ship

441.
is to
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1. prevent corrosion of the hull, propeller, rudder and line shafting
neutralize the vessel's stray magnetic fields which would interfere
2.
with radar
protect engine room and deck machinery from oxidation in the
3.
presence of salt air
4. maintain a minimum constant alternator load to prevent overheating
442. The speed of a squirrel-cage motor is usually changed by

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1. varying the frequency to the machine
2. adding resistance in series with the stator windings
3. adding resistance in parallel with the stator windings
4. changing the number of connected poles in the stator
The turns ratio of device "A" shown in the illustration EL-0082 is four to one
443. and all taps are evenly spaced. If 110 volts were applied to terminals 'X1' and
'X3', what would be indicated across 'H1' and 'H2'?
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1. 37.5 volts
2. 55 volts
3. 220 volts
4. 440 volts
The Wheatstone bridge is a precision measuring instrument utilizing the

444.
principle of changes in
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1. inductance
2. capacitance
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3. resistance
4. amperage
445. Time delayed or delayed action-type fuses are designed to

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1. prevent grounds in branch circuits
2. prevent opens in motor circuits
3. permit momentary overloads without melting
4. guard lighting and electronic circuits
To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, you
446.
should
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1. wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat
2. renew the windings
3. send it ashore to an approved service facility
rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvent
4.
and then blow dry the motor with compressed air
What precaution should be taken with a vessel's impressed current cathodic

447. protection system after a drydocking period during which the hull has been
painted?
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Output currents should be carefully monitored to assure operation at
1.
nearly 100 % capacity for proper curing.
Reference cell voltages should be maintained at half the normal
2.
range for approximately 48 hours.
The unit should remain off for the specified amount of time so as not
3.
to disturb curing.
A slight (10-15%) overcurrent to the anodes should be allowed in
4.
order to speed drying.
What type of electric motor is commonly used to start small auxiliary diesel
448.
engines?
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1. synchronous
2. series
3. shunt
4. cage
When power is restored after a complete power failure, a steering gear pump
449.
motor will
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1. have to be restarted
2. have to be reset
3. restart automatically
4. trip its overload relays
450. When reading electrical motor controller diagrams, it helps to know that
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current paths in the control circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in
1.
the power circuit as lighter lines
current paths in the power circuit are drawn as heavy lines and in
2.
control circuit as lighter lines
circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are drawn as heavy lines and
3.
below 500 volts as lighter lines
circuits subject to 500 volts or greater are drawn as light lines and
4.
below 500 volts as heavy lines
When removing ball or roller bearings from the shaft of a motor, you should
451.
use a
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1. rawhide hammer
2. brass mallet
3. wheel puller
4. soft iron pry bar
When testing a capacitor with an analog type ohmmeter, a good capacitor will
452.
be indicated when
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1. there is no meter deflection
2. the meter deflects to a low resistance value and remains there
the meter deflects to a low resistance value and slowly increases
3.
towards infinity
the meter deflects to a low resistance value and increases rapidly to a
4.
higher value, but stays fairly low
When testing for blown fuses in a three-phase supply circuit to a motor, you
453.
should first
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1. apply the megger across the tops of the line fuses
apply an ammeter diagonally across the top of the first line fuse and
2.
the bottom of the third line fuse
3. apply the voltage tester across the bottoms of the line fuses
4. ensure the circuit is de-energized, and then use a continuity tester
When the motor shown in the illustration EL-0010 is running and the stop
454.
button is pushed, which of the following statements will hold true?
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1. Coil "M" will now be energized.
2. Coil 'CR' will now be energized.
3. Contact "M" will close as contact 'CR' opens.
4. Contacts "M" and 'CR' will open.
When troubleshooting a console circuit card which is suspected of being faulty,

455.
the first step would be to
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1. pull the card and measure the value of all resistors
check for the correct value and polarity of all power connections to
2.
the card
de-energize and pull the card to visually inspect for burned
3.
components
check for continuity of circuit board traces and then the gain of each
4.
transistor
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Which component of the circuit shown in the illustration EL-0081 is the

456.
ballast?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Which of the following actions must be carried out before a voltage tester can
457.
be used to test the three line fuses to a three-phase motor?
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1. The fuses must be removed from the circuit.
2. The starter must be placed in the STOP position to stop the motor.
The three line connections in the motor terminal box must be
3.
disconnected and tagged.
Nothing need be done as long as the motor is running under a light
4.
load.
Which of the following procedures should be used to maintain a large electric

458.
motor during periods of inactivity?
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1. A thin layer of air-drying varnish should be applied on the windings.
2. Compressed air should be blown over areas where dust is deposited.
3. Spraying a solvent periodically to remove carbon dust.
4. Space heaters should be used to prevent condensation of moisture.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the operating

459.
characteristics of a squirrel-cage motor?
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1. Rotor slip is dependent upon the motor load.
2. An increase in motor load results in less slip.
3. A decrease in rotor speed results in less generated current.
4. A decrease in rotor speed produces a weaker magnetic field.
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Which of the illustrations listed below is representative of a motor controller's

460.
'schematic' or 'elementary' diagram?
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1. EL-0023
2. EL-007
3. EL-037
4. EL-058
Which of the instruments listed could be use to locate a grounded field coil in a
461.
synchronous motor?
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1. Ammeter
2. Voltmeter
3. Megohmmeter
4. Frequency meter
Which of the listed precautions should be taken when cleaning the internals of
462.
a motor with compressed air?
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Open the machine on both ends so as to allow the air and dust to
1.
escape.
Be certain that the circuit breaker is opened and tagged on the feeder
2.
panel.
3. Be certain that the air is clean and as dry as possible.
463. Which of the listed types of motor controllers and starters is illustrated?
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1. Across-the-line
2. Primary-resistor
3. Autotransformer
4. Part-winding
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464. Which section of the circuit shown in the illustration changes AC to DC?
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1. I
2. II
3. III
4. IV
While troubleshooting a circuit in an engine room central control console, a

465. 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?
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Correct polarity must be observed because reverse bias will damage
1.
the component.
Meter leads must not be twisted so as to cancel out the individual
2.
magnetic fields.
Resistor's circuit must be de-energized and at least one end of the
3.
component isolated.
4. The meter case must be grounded prior to attaching the leads.
466. A contactor differs from a relay in that:

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1. it operates on a different principle.
2. its contacts can interrupt large motor currents.
3. gravity and spring tension open contacts.
4. all of these
467. A hydrometer is used to measure the

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1. specific gravity of a battery electrolyte
2. water pressure in a deck pipeline
3. amount of potable water a vessel is taking on
4. power developed by a salt water service pump
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468. A loud buzzing noise at the contacts of a magnetic controller could indicate
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1. weak contact spring pressure
2. misalignment of the magnet faces
3. excessive line current
4. mechanical binding
A loud buzzing noise coming from the contacts in a magnetic controller can be
469.
caused by
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1. excessive current
2. excessive magnet gap
3. bouncing of contacts
4. dirt on magnet faces
470. A low-voltage protection circuit is used in electric motor starting equipment to

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1. trip circuit contactors when the motor overspeeds due to low voltage
trip circuit contactors when the motor develops a short circuit due to
2.
low voltage
allow the motor to restart automatically on restoration of voltage
3.
without manually resetting
prevent the motor from restarting automatically on restoration of
4.
voltage
471. A semiconductor is a material with a

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1. conductivity higher than a normal conductor
2. conductivity higher than a normal insulator
3. high conductivity at low temperatures
4. low conductivity at high temperatures
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A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature

472.
is known as a
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1. resistor
2. thermistor
3. diode
4. thermopile
473. A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state device used to change
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1. DC to AC and control relatively low load current
2. AC to DC and control relatively high load current
3. DC to AC and control relatively high load current
4. AC to DC and control relatively low load current
A strain-relief device must be provided where a cord enters an appliance. The

474.
purpose of this device is:
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1. to provide for extra insulation between the cord and the metal case.
2. to maintain the flexibility of the cord.
3. to prevent the cord from being pulled out of the appliance.
4. to reduce the severity of a potential electric shock.
475. An electromechanical relay is basically:

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1. an electromagnet used to switch contacts.
2. an electromagnet used to operate motors.
3. an electronic circuit used to control motors.
4. a device designed to relay information.
476. As shown in the illustration, "S" is the
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1. safety switch
2. overload trip
3. start button
4. stop button
477. Component "B" of section "I" shown in the illustration represents a
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1. bridge rectifier
2. selsyn motor
3. small generator
4. shielded lamp
For an electromechanical relay, the amount of voltage and current required to

478.
energize the relay coil is:
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1. the same when connected on an AC or a DC source.
2. the same as the voltage and current ratings of the contacts.
3. more than what is required to de-energize the coil
4. less than what is required to de-energize the coil.
479. Humming or buzzing of electric contacts is a symptom of

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1. low voltage on the operating coil
2. power failure to the operating coil
3. a control circuit ground
4. a control circuit overload
If a magnetic controller relay fails to drop out when the coil voltage is removed
480.
from the relay, the probable cause may be
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1. excessive spring tension
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2. overvoltage
3. excessive current
4. welded contacts
If deck machinery is expected to be idle for an extended period of time you

481.
should
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have electrical safety gloves available in case of electrical shock
1.
before running
2. perform a 'high pot' test to determine the condition of the insulation
water wash the motor and controller to remove any salt that may
3.
interfere with smooth operation
check run at regular intervals to insure correct operation and to
4.
renew the internal coating of lubrication
If the approximate voltage to be measured in a circuit is not known, you

482.
should
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1. use the lowest voltage range on the voltmeter
2. connect the meter in series with the circuit
3. only have to calibrate the meter before using it
4. use the highest voltage range on the voltmeter
In the pitch control diagram shown in the illustration, what are the present
483.
plant operating conditions?
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One engine is on the line, cruise mode is selected and the engine
1.
room is in control.
One engine is on the line, maneuvering mode is selected and the
2.
bridge is in control.
Both engines are on line, cruise mode is selected and the bridge is in
3.
control.
Both engines are on line, maneuvering mode is selected and the
4.
engine room is in control.
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Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operating

484.
conditions as a result of
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1. high spring pressure
2. high ambient temperature
3. an open coil
4. low voltage on operating coil
485. Motor drive systems are used:

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1. with AC or DC motors.
2. when operator-controlled variance of speed is required.
3. to maintain steady motor speed in spite of load fluctuations.
4. all of these
On tank vessels with an electrically-driven capstan, the motor should be

486.
meggered periodically to test
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1. insulation resistance
2. eddy currents
3. capacitance
4. armature reactance
487. Power necessary to operate the horn shown in the illustration
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1. comes from each station's magneto
2. is supplied from a 115 volt source
3. is conducted through a relay coil
4. also lights lamps "R" and "T"
488. Relays are primarily used to switch currents in the:

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1. control circuit.
2. load circuit.
3. power-distribution circuit.
4. live circuit.
Relays with no contacts, which are switched entirely by electronic devices, are
489.
called:
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1. electromechanical relays.
2. solid-state relays.
3. hybrid relays.
4. magnetic relays.
490. The best way to test an incandescent lamp filament is:

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1. to shake it.
2. to check it for continuity with an ohmmeter.
3. to check it for voltage with a voltmeter.
4. to visually inspect it.
491. The current drawn by a motor is:

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1. low on starting.
2. high on starting.
3. an accurate measurement of motor load.
4. both b and c
492. The diagrams shown in the illustration represent a/an
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1. engine order telegraph circuit
2. rudder angle indicator arrangement
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3. engine speed tachometer with repeaters

4. sound powered telephone system
The electrical energy necessary to power a sound-powered telephone's small

493.
vibrating bell is obtained from
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1. the emergency batteries for the general alarm
2. each station's hand-cranked generator
3. the emergency switchboard
4. normal 115 volt DC supplies
The electrical energy necessary to transmit a person's voice over a sound-

494.
powered telephone circuit is obtained from
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1. dry cell batteries
2. the ship's service switchboard
3. the emergency switchboard
4. the speaker's voice
495. The fluorescent bulb produces light by:

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1. heating a filament to a white-heat temperature.
2. means of a chemical reaction within the tube.
3. means of an electron arc established between two cathodes.
4. means of magnet induction between two electrodes.
496. The illustrated EL-0024 circuits are used to measure
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1. resistance
2. gauss or magnetic field strength
3. battery discharge rate in Amp-hours
4. capacitance
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497. The instant-start fluorescent tube:

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1. has a single-pin connection at each end.
2. requires a very high starting voltage.
3. requires a bulkier and more expensive type of ballast.
4. all of these
The 'pitch controller module' shown in the illustration is fed the actual pitch
498.
position of the propeller from the
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1. 'pitch meter'
2. 'pitch feedback potentiometer'
3. #5 relay position
4. pitch error signal
499. The pitting of controller contacts can be caused by

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1. excessive spring pressure
2. insufficient contact pressure
3. continuous motor overload
4. all of the above
500. The purpose of a magnetic relay is to

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1. open a circuit only in the event of overload
2. remotely open and close contacts
3. provide overcurrent protection during starting
4. relay voltages at increased power
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501. The purpose of overload protection on a motor is to protect:

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1. the motor from sustained overcurrents.
2. the wire from high currents.
3. the motor from sustained over voltage.
4. the motor from short circuits.
502. The resistance of a 200-W, 120-V incandescent lamp would be:

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1. higher than that of a 40-W, 120-V incandescent lamp.
2. lower than that of a 40-W, 120-V incandescent lamp.
3. the same as that of a 40-W, 120-V incandescent lamp.
4. 1,66 Ohmi
The schematic diagram shown in the illustration EL-0069 represents which of

503.
the listed solid-state circuits?
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1. Bridge rectifier
2. Magnetic amplifier
3. Flip-flop generator
4. Cathodic amplifier
The shipboard general alarm system must receive its main source of power
504.
from
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1. a storage battery
2. the emergency generator
3. an auxiliary generator
4. the ship's service generator
505. The timer element of a reverse power relay cannot be energized unless
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1. the power flow is the same as the tripping direction
2. the power flow is the opposite to the tripping direction
3. the movement of the disk is damped by a permanent magnet
4. one generator is motorized
506. The transmit and receive elements of a sound-powered telephone handset are
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1. identical and can be used for either function
of similar construction but different enough to be used only for its
2.
own function
of very different construction and MUST be used only for its own
3.
function
4. constructed so that each can fit only in its own recess
507. The use of four diodes, in a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit, will
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1. provide unidirectional current to the load
2. allow a very high leakage current from the load
3. convert direct current to alternating current
4. offer high opposition to current in two directions
What are the plant conditions existing in the 'engine speed control' diagram
508.
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1. The Bridge is in control in the 'auto. maneuver' mode.
2. The Engine Room is in control in the 'cruise split' mode.
3. The Bridge is in control in the 'auto. split' mode.
4. The Engine Room is in control in the 'auto. maneuver' mode.
When attempting to measure AC current with the device shown and you are
509.
unsure of the range, the range switch should be set to
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1. 10 MA / AMPS with leads in the (-10 A) and (+10 A) jacks
2. 10 MA / AMPS with leads in the (-COMMON) and (+) jacks
3. 10 MA / AMPS with leads in the (-COMMON) and (+10 A) jacks
unable to accurately measure AC current with this device as
4.
illustrated
Which of the following applies to stopping a motor by electronically reversing

510.
the motor while it is still running in the forward direction?
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1. dynamic braking
2. regenerative braking
3. plugging
4. jogging
Which of the following devices are protected from being motorized by a

511.
reverse-power relay?
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1. Alternators
2. Wave guides
3. Exciters
4. Amplidynes
Which of the following is designed to provide machine operation protection by

512.
requiring the motor to be restarted after a power failure?
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1. phase-reversal protection
2. ground-fault protection
3. low-voltage protection
4. low-voltage release
513. Which of the following is not a characteristic of AC motors?

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1. high torque at low speed

2. lower cost
3. less maintenance required
4. physically smaller than DC motors of the same horsepower
514. Which of the following is not a common application for a relay?

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1. change alternating current to direct current
2. control a 120-V lighting circuit with a 24-V control circuit
3. control several switching operations by a single separate current
switch a high-current motor circuit ON and OFF with a low current
4.
control circuit
Which of the following is not an advantage of fluorescent lamps over the

515.
incandescent types?
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1. lower initial cost
2. produce less heat during normal operation
3. produce more light per watt of power consumed
4. will last longer
516. Which of the following is not an advantage of high-intensity discharge lamps?

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1. They operate at low current.
2. They have a very long life expectancy.
3. They have a high light efficiency.
4. They have a high watt output from a single fixture.
Which of the following statements concerning the maintenance of solid-silver

517.
contacts in relays and auxiliary control circuits is correct?
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1. When necessary, they should always be dressed with a wire wheel.
2. They should be filed with a fine-cut file when projections extend
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beyond the contact surface.

When black silver oxide is present, it should always be removed
3.
from the contact surface with coarse sandpaper.
If necessary, they should be held together with moderate pressure
4.
while emery paper is drawn between the contacts.
Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon

518.
controlled rectifier?
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1. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor.
2. For use as a voltage reference diode.
3. For sensing flame in an automated burner.
4. To eliminate power supply hum.
Which of the following statements represents the important factor that must
519.
be considered when replacing a faulty diode in the exciter rectifier assembly?
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Be certain that the replacement diode is the same polarity as the one
1.
removed.
Never alter the diode alignment to cause a change in the neutral
2.
plane.
Replacement of a diode also requires balancing of the rotor with a
3.
one-piece rotor lamination to be shrunk fit and keyed to the shaft.
The replacement diode must be dipped in varnish prior to installation
4.
to protect against humidity.
Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a

520.
relay and a contactor?
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1. Contactors control current and relays control voltage.
2. A relay is series connected and a contactor is parallel connected.
3. Contactors can handle heavier loads than relays.
4. Contactors are made from silver and relays are made from copper.
Which of the listed conditions describes the effect on intrinsic semiconductor

521.
operation as a result of a temperature increase?
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1. Additional heat sinks will be required
2. Conductivity will increase
3. Conductivity will decrease
4. Resistivity will increase
Which of the listed precautions should be observed before spraying liquid

522.
solvent on the insulation of an electric motor?
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1. Slow the motor down to low speed.
2. Disconnect the motor from the power source.
3. Secure all ventilation in the area.
4. Preheat the insulation to assist in cleaning.
Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with an instantaneous
523.
overload relay?
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1. Fan
2. Pump
3. Winch
4. Machine tool
Which of the referenced waveshapes would appear at point "X" of the circuit
524.
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Which of the wave forms shown in the illustration will be produced when the
525.
circuit is in use?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
526. A circuit breaker and a fuse have a basic similarity in that they both
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1. can be reset to energize the circuit
2. should open the circuit when overloaded
3. will burn out when an over current flow develops
4. all of the above
527. A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that a circuit breaker

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1. melts and must be replaced
is enclosed in a tube of insulating material with metal ferrules at each
2.
end
3. gives no visual indication of having opened the circuit
4. trips to break the circuit and may be reset
528. A circuit is protected from overheating by a/an

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1. pyrometer
2. thermal overload relay
3. magnetic contactor
4. overload transformer
529. A delayed-action fuse is most frequently used in which of the listed circuits?
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1. Lighting circuit
2. Motor circuit
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3. Electric heater circuit

4. Radar circuit
A four-pole induction motor, operating on three-phase 60 cycle current will

530.
operate at approximately
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1. 850 RPM
2. 1,150 RPM
3. 1,750 RPM
4. 3,550 RPM
A low voltage source is being used for testing armature coils A coil short
531.
circuit will be indicated by a
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high voltage reading, while the other coil readings will have an equal
1.
or lower value
low or zero voltage reading, while the other coils will have higher
2.
readings
fluctuating voltmeter reading, while the other coil readings are
3.
steady
steady voltmeter reading, while the other coil readings are
4.
fluctuating
532. A shore power circuit breaker should be closed only

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when the ship's generators have been directly paralleled to those on
1.
shore
2. in a shipyard
3. if a quick disconnect coupling is used
4. when the ship's generators have been removed from the bus
A single-phase induction motor will only start if you spin the rotor rapidly
533. with the line switch closed After starting, its speed fluctuates between very
slow and half-speed The problem probably lies in the
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1. starting winding
2. centrifugal mechanism
3. centrifugal switch
4. running winding
A three-phase, induction-type motor experiences an open in one phase Which

534. of the listed automatic protective devices will prevent the machine from being
damaged?
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1. Overspeed trip
2. Thermal overload relay
3. Three-pole safety switch
4. Magnetic blowout coil
535. A three-phase, squirrel cage, induction motor will run hot due to
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1. open stator coils
2. high power factor
3. dirty or corroded slip rings
4. reversed commutating poles
AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance

536.
The capacitive reactance of a circuit is expressed in
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1. ohms
2. mhos
3. henrys
4. farads
An adjustable resistor, whose resistance can be changed without opening the

537.
circuit in which it is connected, is called a
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1. bleeder resistor
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2. rheostat
3. bridge
4. variable shunt strip
An electric heating element supplied with 120 volts draws 15 amps How much
538.
power will be consumed?
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1. 15 watts
2. 45.57 watts
3. 180 watts
4. 1800 watts
An electrical device which employs a stationary armature and a rotating

539.
electromagnetic field is used aboard ship as a
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1. magnetic amplifier
2. ship's service alternator
3. three-wire DC generator
4. saturable core reactor
An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring until all other
540.
required conditions are met is called a/an
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1. limit
2. monitor
3. modulator
4. interlock
As a general rule, the first troubleshooting action to be taken in checking

541.
faulty electric control devices is to
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1. draw a one line diagram of the circuitry
2. test all fuses and measure the line voltage
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3. take megger readings

4. insulate the apparatus from ground
As shown in the illustration, what happens when "A" is closed, "B" is in

542.
position "2" and component 'E2' burns out?
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1. H energizes and D makes contact.
2. F goes out allowing G to disconnect.
3. G sounds an alarm and F illuminates.
4. C opens causing A to also open.
Before working on an electric cargo winch master switch or controller, you

543.
should
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1. spray the gasket surface with a solvent
2. drain condensate from the box
3. open the circuit breaker in the power supply and tag
4. heat the switch box to remove any moisture
During start-up of the circuit shown in the illustration EL-0081, it is noted that
544. the ends of component "C" alternately glow and become dark without the
tube illuminating The most probable cause for this is that
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component "D" is loose and due to the ship's vibrations makes and
1.
breaks contact
the power system's voltage is fluctuating in and out of the range
2.
necessary for proper operation
component "A" is shorted and therefore unable to produce the high
3.
voltage required to start the lamp
component "B" contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting
4.
sufficient current flow
545. Electric strip heaters are used in motor controllers to

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1. prevent freezing of movable contacts
2. keep the components at their design ambient temperature
3. prevent condensation of moisture
4. minimize resistance in internal circuits
546. Electrical circuits are protected against overheating by means of a/an

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1. circuit breaker
2. amplifier
3. diode
4. capacitor
547. Electrical leads and insulation on a motor should be painted with

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1. heat-resisting acrylic
2. heat-resisting aluminum
3. insulating varnish
4. insulating white lead
548. Excessive heat in an operating motor controller can result from

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1. a closed starter contact
2. loose connections
3. missing arc chutes
4. low motor starting torque
549. Excessive humming of AC contactors may be caused by

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1. burnt arc shields
2. shorted armature coils
3. a broken shading coil
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4. high voltage
550. Heat sinks are frequently used with

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1. power transistors
2. vacuum tubes
3. tunnel rectifier diodes
4. all of the above
If power were lost to the winch shown in the illustration while in 'second point
551.
hoist' the winch would stop When power is restored the winch would
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continue to run at 'second point hoist' unless a different speed is
1.
selected by the 'master Switch'
continue to run but at 'first point' speed, for safety, until the 'master
2.
Switch' is brought to 'off' and then back to the desired speed
remain stopped until the 'safety switch' is recycled either directly or
3.
by action of the 'master switch' handle
remain stopped until the 'master switch' is returned to 'off' closing the
4.
'reset' contacts and then moved to any 'run' position
If the illustrated EL-0027 test is being performed to determine which winding

552.
is grounded and the light does not come on then
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winding is grounded and you should continue on to the next winding
1.
to see if any others are grounded
winding is not grounded and you should continue on to the next
2. winding until the light comes on designating that winding as
grounded
test is meaningless because you can not determine if a winding is
3.
grounded without a megger.
ground is not in the windings but probabily in the pecker head, you
4.
should check and retape the line lead connections
553. In a three-phase, squirrel-cage type, induction motor the rotating magnetic
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field is established by the

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1. current induced in the rotor windings
2. application of a three-phase voltage supply to the stator windings
3. laminated steel core and aluminum conductors in the rotor
interaction of the magnetic field caused by the induced current in the
4.
squirrel-cage bars with the magnetic field of the stator
In an emergency, the fastest way to interrupt power and stop the winch shown
554.
in the illustration is for the
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1. mate to open the disconnect switch at 'L1' and 'L2'
2. winch operator to open the 'safe switch' at the 'master switch'
3. engine room watch engineer to open the winch circuit breaker
4. electrician to open the test link at the controller
555. In an induction motor, rotor currents are circulated in the rotor by

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1. slip rings and brushes
2. an armature and brushes
3. inductive reaction of the rotating stator field
4. external variable resistors
In general, polyphase induction motors can be started on full line voltage by

556.
means of
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1. compensator starters
2. autotransformer starters
3. across-the-line starters
4. primary-resistor starters
557. In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, the movement
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of an electric powered cargo winch will be stopped by

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1. a manual override switch
2. the weight of the load on the boom
3. a spring set brake
4. a hand operated band brake
558. Incandescent lamps are classified according to

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1. shape of bulb and type of service
2. size and style of base
3. operating voltage and wattage
4. all of the above
Magnetic controller contacts may become welded together during operation

559.
due to
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1. an open coil
2. low contact pressure
3. excessive ambient temperature
4. excessive magnetic gap
Most three-phase induction motors used for driving engine room auxiliaries
560.
are started by
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1. resistor starters
2. across-the-line starters
3. impedance starters
4. reactor starters
561. Motor controllers are seldom troubled with grounds because

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1. the auxiliary contacts have a high resistance connection

2. the contactors and relays are mounted on a nonconducting panel
3. the resistor banks are composed of individual series-connected units
4. there are separate switches for the motor and the control
562. Section III of the circuit shown in the illustration is a
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2. filter
3. rectifier
4. voltage transformer
Some large AC motors are equipped with with heaters These could be I
563. resistance heaters bolted directly to the frame II low voltage windings
embedded in the motor windings
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1. I only
2. II only
3. either I or II
4. neither I or II
The air gap in an induction motor should be periodically checked with a feeler
564.
gage to prevent possible
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1. rotor contact with the stator
2. axial misalignment of the rotor
3. damage to the motor bearings
4. electrical damage to the bearings
The alarm system for an engine order telegraph uses small selsyn motors
565.
attached to the indicators The alarm sounds when the rotors are
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in synchronous position, no current is flowing, and the relays are

1.
open
in synchronous position, no current is flowing, and the relays are
2.
closed
3. not synchronized, current is flowing, and the relays are open
4. not synchronized, current is flowing, and the relays are closed
566. The devices marked "T" in the illustration are
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trouble alarm units whose contacts activate when problems arise
1.
either on starting or stopping of the motor
topping lift direction indicators which show alternately whether the
2.
motor is hoisting or lowering the load
timing relay components whose contacts open or close depending on
3.
the setting of their pneumatic adjustment
thawing contactor parts whose contacts start and stop the defrosting
4.
cycle of the compressor driven by the motor
The difference between the synchronous speed of an induction machine and its
567.
operating speed (slip) may be correctly expressed
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1. as a percent of synchronous speed
2. as a decimal fraction of synchronous speed
3. directly in revolutions per minute
4. as all of the above
568. The first requirement for logical troubleshooting of any system is the ability to
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1. collect all available data on a casualty
2. recognize normal operation
3. identify the probable cause of a symptom
4. isolate the faulty component
569. The heaters for the winch circuit shown in the illustration are powered from
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1. a separate source
2. the winch main bus
3. the master switch power circuit
4. the contactor control circuit
The heating of conductors as a result of resistance in a distribution circuit

570.
causes a power loss expressed as
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1. line droop
2. line loss
3. IR drop
4. hysteresis
The heating of conductors as a result of resistance in a distribution circuit

571.
causes a power loss expressed as
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1. line droop
2. line loss
3. IR drop
4. hysteresis
The process, whereby electrons gain sufficient energy to be released from the
572.
surface of a thin, heated metal plate, is known as
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1. photo electric emission
2. secondary emission
4. regressive emission
573. The purpose of a heat sink, as frequently used with transistors, is to

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1. prevent excessive temperature rise

2. compensate for excessive doping
3. increase the reverse current
4. decrease the forward current
574. The purpose of 'R6' in the winch circuit shown in the illustration is to
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1. maintain dry conditions within the winch brake box
keep the series field current at a low value during 'fourth and fifth
2.
point lowering'
act as the armature dynamic braking load to assist the winch in
3.
stopping
limit the armature current during lowering operation with heavy
4.
loads
The purpose of the 'heater resistors' for the winch circuit shown in the
575.
illustration is to
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1. limit the current in the heater circuit
2. dispel moisture in the 'master switch' housing & control panel
3. keep the winch brake housing below the dew point
4. maintain winch motor operating temperature
576. The rate at which heat is produced in a direct current circuit is equal to
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1. P divided by R
2. I squared times R
3. E divided by I
4. I times R divided by T
577. The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the

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1. average temperature at any given latitude

normal temperature rise above the standard ambient temperature at
2.
rated load
3. average temperature rise due to resistance at 10% overload
permissible difference in the ambient temperature of the motor due
4.
to existing weather conditions
The 'reset' contacts of the master switch shown in the illustration provides the
578.
winch controller with
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1. low voltage release
2. overload protection
3. low voltage protection
4. high power factor correction
579. The reversal of an AC, three-phase, induction motor is accomplished by

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1. changing all three motor leads
2. reversing the position of the slip rings
3. interchanging any two of the three motor leads
4. interchanging any two brushes
580. The rotation of a three-phase induction motor can be reversed by

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1. interchanging any two of the three line leads to the stator
2. disconnecting one of the three line leads to the stator
3. switching the shunt field coil leads
permanently disconnecting any two of the three line leads to the
4.
stator
The speed of a multi-speed, squirrel-cage, induction motor operating in a fixed

581.
frequency system can be changed by
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1. reconnecting stator windings for different numbers of poles

2. changing the RPM of the rotor flux
3. changing the phase sequence of the applied voltage
4. reconnecting the stator so that no poles have the same polarity
582. The speed of a squirrel-cage induction motor is determined by the

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1. diameter of the stator
2. number of stator poles
3. rotor winding resistance
4. rotor conducting bars resistance
The speed of a three-phase squirrel-cage induction-type motor operating in a

583.
fixed frequency system is varied by changing the
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. number of phases to the motor
2. number of stator poles
3. locked rotor current
4. resistance of the rotor winding
584. The synchronous speed of an induction motor is the

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1. speed at which the rotor turns
2. speed of the rotating field
3. frequency of the rotor current
4. slip in per cent of rotor RPM
The torque produced by a motor when its shaft will not turn, even though
585.
rated voltage is applied to the stator, is known as
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1. locked-rotor torque
2. pullout torque
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3. breakdown torque
4. torque margin
The winch shown in the illustration operates in any of the positions with the
586. master switch in the 'lower' direction, but will not 'hoist' in any of the master
switch hoist positions Which of the listed faults could be the cause?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Master switch contact 'MS3' may have defective springs.
2. Contactor '3M' coil could have an open winding.
3. Contact '2M' in the power circuit may be badly corroded.
4. Series relay 'FR' may be open.
The winch shown in the illustration will not operate in any speed in the
587. lowering direction and at an abnormal speed in 'first point hoist' The possible
cause is that
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1. contactor coil '3M' has many shorted turns
2. resistor 'R8-A2' has an open
3. contacts '1M' in the power circuit are badly corroded
4. master switch contacts 'MS6' have weak springs
Two contributors of electronic console failures are heat and vibration To

588. combat some of their effects, preventive maintenance procedures should
include
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tau corect
systematic rotation of circuit cards with those from spares to allow
1.
component cooling
periodic changing or cleaning of console ventilation and control
2.
room air conditioning filters
weekly tightening of console foundation bolts and changing of the
3.
air in the control room
4. all of the above
Under normal conditions, the speed of a two-speed squirrel cage induction
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589. motor is changed by varying the

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1. amplitude of the applied voltage
2. frequency of the applied voltage
3. resistance in the rotor circuit
4. number of field poles
Under which of the listed conditions can the engine room retake the throttle
590.
control from the bridge?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Any time it is deemed necessary.
2. Only with the master's permission.
3. After a 10 minute delay to the input command.
4. Only after the throttle has been placed in stop.
What is indicated by gradual blackening at the ends of component "C" shown

591.
in the illustration?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. The unit is in danger of exploding.
2. The tube is nearing the end of its useful life.
3. The circuit voltage is too high.
4. The circuit current is too high.
What power is consumed by a heating element using a current of 20 amperes

592.
at 120 volts?
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tau corect
1. 20 watts
2. 66.67 watts
3. 720 watts
4. 2400 watts
593. When the control handle is in the 'off' position, the solenoid actuated brake of
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the electric winch is

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tau corect
1. de-energized and the brake is released
2. energized and the brake is released
3. energized and the brake is set by a spring
4. de-energized and the brake is set by a spring
When the operating handle is in the 'off' position, which master switch
594.
contacts for the winch shown in the illustration are closed?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 'MS-DB & OL'
2. 'MS-3, 5, 6, 7, & 8'
3. 'MS-LVa & OL'
4. 'MS-3, 7 & Reset'
When you are making a high potential test on a piece of repaired electrical
595.
machinery, a rise in leakage current indicates
Raspunsul Raspunsul
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1. good insulation
2. bad insulation
3. high insulation power factor
4. a high slot discharge factor
596. Which component of the circuit shown in the illustration is the lamp?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
597.
Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master
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control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated?

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1. Overheating of the winch motor.
2. Contamination of lube oil.
3. Sparking at the winch motor brushes.
4. Rapid corrosion of switch components.
Which of the following represents the accepted method of cleaning dust and
598. foreign particles from electrical equipment while limiting damage to electric
components?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Carefully wiping off the components with a soft cotton rag.
Blowing a high velocity stream of compressed air rapidly across the
2.
components.
3. Using a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the components.
Using carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning solvent to clean the
4.
components.
Which of the following statements describes the significance of ambient

599.
temperature in relation to the service life of electronic components?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
Ambient temperature should be as high as possible to drive off
1.
moisture.
Increased ambient temperature decreases the service life of
2.
electronic components.
Ambient temperature is not significant as long as the relative
3.
humidity is kept low.
A reduced ambient temperature causes a corresponding reduced
4.
service life.
Which of the listed conditions occur when selection is made for 'third point
600.
hoist' on the winch shown in the illustration?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Master switch contacts "5", "6", "7", "8", and "9" close.
2. Contactors '2M', '3M', '4M' and '1A' pick up.
3. Contactors '1M', 3M', '1A' and '2A' drop out.
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4. Master switch contacts "3","4", "6", "8", and "9" close.
Which two components, shown in the illustration, acting together will

601.
disconnect the motor from the line in case of a sustained motor overload?
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tau corect
1. G and H
2. E and I
3. F and H
4. E and G
602. Care din consumatori este considerat neesential ?

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. tabloul instalatiei frigorifice din magazii
tabloul instalatiei frigorifice al sistemului de stingere cu CO2 de
2.
joasa presiune
3. tabloul vinciurilor de manevra
4. tabloul instalatiei frigorifice de cambuza
Care dintre urmatorii consumatori de curent continuu (C.C.) se vor gasi pe

603.
nave cu sistemele de serviciu in curent alternativ (C.A.)?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Iluminatul general
2. Iluminatul de urgenta
3. Incalzirea cabinelor
4. Bucataria
Care este raportul maxim dintre puterile nominale ale transformatoarelor

604.
care functioneaza in paralel?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 2
2. 3
3. 1,5
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4. 0,5
Care este tensiunea maxima de alimentare pentru lampi portabile in locuri

605.
periculoase?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 60v
2. 220v
3. 24v
4. 48v
Pentru ce este important a se cunoaste tensiunea de scurtcircuit a

606.
transformatoarelor ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Pentru functionarea corecta in paralel
2. Pentru a se calcula raportul de transformare
3. Pentru a se calcula regimul termic nominal
4. Pentru a se calcula rezistenta de izolatie necesara
Actionarea detectorului de "nivel minim ulei carter" din cadrul unei instalatii
607.
de semnalizare si protectie motor auxiliar va
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
va declansa o alarma optica si acustica, va decupla generatorul de la
1.
bare si va opri motorul auxiliar
2. va declansa o alarma optica si acustica
va declansa o alarma optica si acustica si va porni un alt motor
3.
auxiliar
va declansa o alarma optica si acustica si va reduce turatia motorului
4.
auxiliar
Actionarea detectorului de "supratemperatura gaze evacuare" din cadrul unei

608.
instalatii de semnalizare si protectie motor auxiliar va
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. va declansa o alarma optica si acustica
2. va declansa o alarma optica si acustica, va decupla generatorulu de la
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bare si va opri motorul auxiliar

va declansa o alarma optica si acustica si var fii decuplati
3.
consumatorii neesentiali
va declansa o alarma optica si acustica si va reduce turatia motorului
4.
auxiliar
Autonomia iluminatului de urgenta alimentat din baterii de acumulatori,

609.
considerat "sursa tranzitorie" este de minim
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tau corect
1. 1 ora
2. 1/2 ora
3. 2 ore
4. 3 ore
Autonomia iluminatului de urgenta alimentat din baterii de acumulatori, se

610. considera timpul de functionare astfel incat tensiunea la bornele celui mai
indepartat consumator sa nu scada cu mai mult de
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tau corect
1. 1%
2. 3%
3. 5%
4. 1%
611. Blocul de protectie a unui generator sincron asigura minim protectie la

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tau corect
scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, supratemperatura ulei motor auxiliar,
1.
tensiune minima, putere inversa
scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, presiune minima ulei motor auxiliar,
2.
tensiune minima, putere inversa
3. scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, putere inversa
4. scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, tensiune minima, putere inversa
612. Blocul de protectie a unui generator sincron naval se afla instalat in

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
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1. sectia generatorului din TPD

2. pe generator
3. intr-un tablou dedicat situat in PCC
4. intr-n tablou dedicat situat in CM
Capacitatea bateriei de acumulatori destinate pornirii diesel-generatorului de

613.
avarie (DGA) trebue sa asigure
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tau corect
1. 5 porniri
2. 9 porniri
3. 6 porniri
4. 3 porniri
614. Care dintre tipurile de retea este preferata la navele comerciale ?

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tau corect
1. radiala
2. cu magistrale
3. mixta
4. in bucla
Care este abaterea maxima admisibila a tensiunii nominale ale unui generator
615.
sincron independent dotat cu regulator de tensiune?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. +/- 3,5%
2. +/- 5%
3. +/- 2,5%
4. +/- 1,5%
Care este echiparea uzuala a unui Tablou electric de legatura cu malul intr-o
616.
centrala electrica navala (CEN) in curent alternativ trifazat (CAT) ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. aparat de conectare, aparat de inversare faze, sinfazimetru, voltmetru

cu comutator de faze, frecventmetru, ampermetru cu comutator pe
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faze, KWh
aparat de conectare, aparat de inversare faze, sinfazimetru, voltmetru
2.
cu comutator de faze, frecventmetru, KWh
aparat de conectare, aparat de inversare faze, sinfazimetru, voltmetru
3.
cu comutator de faze, KWh
aparat de conectare, aparat de inversare faze, voltmetru cu comutator
4.
de faze, KWh
Care este numarul de bare dintr-un teblou principal de distributie (TPD) al

617.
unei centrale in Curent Alternativ Trifazat?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
Care este numarul de bare dintr-un tablou principal de distributie (TPD) al

618.
unei centrale electrice navale in Curent Continuu?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
619. Care este tensiune unui element de acumulator acid cu Pb

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 2 V
2. 1,5 V
3. 2,4 V
4. 1,2 V
620. Care este tensiune unui element de acumulator alcalin Fe-Ni

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 2 V
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2. 1,5 V
3. 2,4 V
4. 1,2 V
Care sunt protectiile minime necesare motorului termic de actionare a

621.
generatorului de avarie
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
presiune minima ungere, temperatura maxima ungere, temperatura
1.
maxima racire, supraturatie
2. presiune minima ungere, temperatura maxima racire, supraturatie
3. presiune minima ungere, temperatura maxima racire, turatie minima
presiune minima ungere, temperatura maxima racire, presiune
4.
minima racire, supraturatie
Ce rol are un corectorul de tensiune din cadrul unui regulator de tensiune

622.
inductiv?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Asigura o variatie de tensiune de maxim 2,5 %
2. Asigura o variatie de frecventa de maxim 5 %
3. Asigura o variatie de curent de maxim 10 %
4. Asigura o variatie a tensiunii de excitatie de maxim 1,5 %
Conceptual, unde este amplasat tabloul de distributie pentru iluminatul de

623.
urgenta ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. In compartimentul masini
2. Impreuna cu statia de incarcare
3. Impreuna cu acumulatorii
4. Pe un culoar la nivelul puntii principale
Conditiile necesare pentru cuplarea unui generator sincron in paralel la barele

624.
TPD sunt:
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
egalitatea tensiunilor, egalitatea frecventelor, egalitatea puterilor
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1. active, unghi zero intre tensiunile de faza;

egalitatea tensiunilor, egalitatea frecventelor, egalitatea puterilor
2.
active, unghi zero intre tensiunile de linie;
egalitatea tensiunilor, egalitatea frecventelor, aceiasi succesiune a
3.
fazelor, unghi zero intre tensiunile de faza;
egalitatea tensiunilor, egalitatea frecventelor, aceiasi succesiune a
4.
fazelor, unghi zero intre tensiunile de linie;
625. Cosfi metru indica:

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tau corect
1. Raportul dintre puterea reactiva si puterea aparenta
2. Raportul dintre puterea activa si puterea aparenta
3. Raportul dintre tensiune si curent
4. Raportul dintre puterea activa si puterea reactiva
Cu ce aparate electromagnetice se poate realiza protectia la suprasarcina a

626.
unui generator sincron?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. releu de curent, temporizat
2. releu termic, temporizat
3. releu de tensiune, netemporizat
4. releu de curent, netemporizat
627. Cum controlam saptamanal rezistenta de izolatie a iluminatului de urgenta ?

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Cu ajutorul megometrului portabil, separand circuitele
2. Nu se controleaza
3. De la nivelul tabloul de incarcare/distributie cu aparatele dedicate
4. Cu doua voltmetre, intr-un montaj specific
Cum se realizeaza decuplarea consumatorilor neesentiali din cadrul unei

628.
centrale electrice navale (CEN) in curent alternativ trifazat (CAT)?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
prin protectia la sub si suprafrecventa la nivelul intrerupatoarelor
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1. automate
2. prin protectia la scurtcircuit la nivelul intrerupatoarelor automate
3. prin declansatoare ale intrerupatoarelor automate
4. prin releele de suprasarcina de la nivelul intrerupatoarelor automate
Cuplarea la barele tablou de distributie de avarie (TDA) a generatorului de

629.
avarie nu este conditionata de
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. existenta tensiunii la barele TPD
2. semnalizarea de lansare a CO2 in compartimentul DGA
3. actionarea confirmata a protectiei de suprasarcina a DGA
4. actionarea protectiei la scurtcircuit pe barele TDA
Cuplarea tabloului electric de legatura cu malul la tabloul principal de

630.
distributie (TPD) este conditionata de
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. starea motorului principal
2. starea separatoarelor de bare
3. starea intrerupatoarelor de cuplare la bare a generatoarelor
4. starea generatorului de avarie
De ce acumulatorii acizi cu Pb este preferat in pornirea cu demaror electric a

631.
motoarelor termice ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Deoarece au capacitate mare in raport cu acumulatorii alcalini
2. Deoarece pot fii descarcati pana la zero
3. Deoarece pot ceda instantaneu curenti mari
4. Deoarece au greutate mica in raport cu capacitatea
De ce acumulatorii alcalini sunt preferati in alimentarea circuitelor

632.
iluminatului de urgenta ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Deoarece uzual pot fii complet descarcati
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2. Deoarece sunt ieftini in raport cu capacitatea

3. Deoarece pot ceda instantaneu curenti mari
4. Deoarece au greutate mica in raport cu capacitatea
De ce se prefera ca protectia la scurtcircuit a unei alimentari din tabloul

principal de distributie (TPD) din cadrul unei centrale electrice navale (CEN)
633.
in curent alternativ trifazat (CAT) sa fie executata atat de intrerupator
automat cat si de sigurante fuzibile?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Se poate regla corect nivelul de protectie
2. Protectia este sigura, fiind dubla
3. Se evita ramanerea in doua faze
4. Se realizeaza astfel si protectia la suprasarcina
Este recomandata functionarea in paralel a unui diesel-generator (DG) si

634.
generator pe ax ( G-ax) ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Nu - datorita lipsei reactiei intre excitatii
2. Nu - datorita caracteristicilor diferite ale regulatoarelor de turatie
3. Da - numai pentru transferul sarcinii
4. Da - daca puterile nu difera cu mai mult de 1/3
635. Grupul de avarie trebuie sa functioneze independent minim

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 24 ore
2. 6 ore
3. 12 ore
4. 18 ore
In cazul iesirii din parametri reglati, blocul de protectie a unui generator

636.
sincron naval
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. opreste diesel-generatorul
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2. reduce turatia diesel-generatorului

3. decupleza generatorul de la bare si opreste motorul auxiliar
4. decupleaza generatorul de la bare
In cazul iesirii din parametri reglati, blocul de protectie a unui generator

637.
sincron naval actioneaza asupra
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. regulatorului de turatie a motorului de actionare
2. intrerupatorului automat de cuplare la bare al generatorului
3. regulatorului de tensiune al generatorului
4. sistemului de pornire al celui de-al doilea generator
In conditii normale ale unei centrale electrice navale (CEN) in curent

638. alternativ trifazat (CAT) , tabloul de distributie de avarie (TDA) este
alimentat direct din
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. TPD
2. DGA
3. TM
4. nu este alimentat
La functionarea in paralel a doua generatoare sincrone de puteri egale

639. observam o incarcare de puteri active egala dar o incarcarea de curent de
sarcina inegala Acest fapt se datoreaza unui
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. reglaj incorect al regulatorului de turatie
2. reglaj incorect al regulatorului de tensiune
3. defect in bobinajul indusului generatorului
4. defect in bobinajul de excitatie al generatorului
640. La navele comerciale se prefera o retea radiala deoarece

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. se asigura un consum minim de cablu
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2. se asigura o dubla alimentare a consumatorilor

3. se asigura o buna protectie a consumatorilor
4. se asigura o buna selectivitate a protectiilor
641. O Centrala Electrica Navala include

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
sursele de energie electrica, tabloul principal de distributie si reteaua
1.
navei
sursele de energie electrica, tabloul principal de distributie si
2.
consumatorii
3. sursele de energie electrica si tabloul principal de distributie
4. sursele de energie electrica, reteaua si consumatorii
Pe sectiunea din tabloul principal de distributie (TPD) a unui generator

642. sincron din cadrul unei centrale electrice navale (CEN) de curent alternativ
trifazat (CAT) vom avea minim urmatoarele aparate de masura:
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
un voltmetru dublu, un frecventmetru dublu, un kilowattmetru, un
1.
kilovarmetru, un ampermetru de sarcina, un ampermetru de excitatie
un voltmetru dublu, un frecventmetru dublu, un ampermetru de
2.
sarcina, un ampermetru de excitatie
3.
ampermetru de sarcina, un ampermetru de excitatie
4.
ampermetru de sarcina
Pentru ca doua generatoare sincrone navale, actionate de motoare auxiliare, sa

643.
poata functiona in paralel trebuie ca
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. sa aiba acelasi putere
2. puterile lor sa nu difere mai mult cu 1/3
3. puterile lor sa nu difere mai mult cu 1/2
4. sa fie fabricate de acelasi producator
Pentru ca doua generatoare sincrone navale, actionate de motoare auxiliare, sa

644.
poata functiona stabil in paralel, trebuie ca
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Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. parametrii constructivi ai excitatiilor sa fie identici
2. puterile lor aparente nominale sa fie egale
3. puterile lor active nominale sa fie egale
4. sa existe o reactie inversa intre la nivelul regulatoarelor de tensiune
645. Pot functiona in paralel un diesel-generator (DG) si un turbo-generator ?

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Da - daca sunt indeplinite conditiile de punere in paralel
2. Da - daca avem un sincro-repartitor de sarcina
3. Da - daca excitatiile se pot lega in paralel
4. Da - daca puterile nu difera cu mai mult de 1/2
646. Releul de putere inversa:

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Pastreaza curentul de sarcina la un nivel de siguranta
2. Pastreaza tensiunea generatorului la un nivel de siguranta
3. Pastreaza puterea generatorului la un nivel de siguranta
4. Pastreaza functionarea masinii electrice ca generator
647. Separatoarele de bare se folosesc la

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. punerea in paralel a generatoarelor
2. separarea pe sectiuni a barelor tabloului principal de distributie
3. separarea de avarie a barelor tabloului principal de distributie
4. decuplarea in caz de suprasarcina pentru generatoare
648. Sincronoscopul este folosit la

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Punerea in paralel a generatoarelor de CA
2. Punerea in paralel a generatoarelor de CC
3. Sincronizaea functionarii intre motor si generator
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4. Sincronizarea functionarii a motoarelor generatoarelor
Sistemul de iluminat de urgenta alimentat din baterii de acumulatori este

649.
considerat "sursa tranzitorie"
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. atunci cand exista si DGA
2. atunci cand autonomia acestuia este de minim 6 ore
3. atunci cand nu exista DGA
4. atunci cand DGA nu alimenteaza iluminatul de urgenta
Sistemul trifazat cu nul izolat, folosit in centrale electrice navale (CEN) de

650.
curent alternativ trifazat (CAT), se justifica prin
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. posibilitatea controlului permanent al rezistentei de izolatie
2. incarcarea echilibrata a centralei
3. izolarea galvanica a consumatorilor de forta de cei gospodaresti
4. folosirea unui numar minim de masini electrice
Un grup diesel-generator (DG) portabil asezat pe punte si cuplat la tabloul

651. principal de distributie (TPD) prin tabloul electric de legatura cu malul pate fi
considerat o sursa de energie electrica de avarie ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
Da - pentru ca este o sursa suplimentara ce poate suplinii sursele
1.
principale ale centralei electrice
2. Nu - deoarece alimenteza TPD si nu un grup de consumatori dedicati
Da - deoarece poate porni automat atunci cand cade tensiunea la
3.
barele TPD
4. Nu - deoarece alimentarea se face prin tabloul de mal
Uzual, blocul de protectie a unui generator sincron actioneaza asupra

652.
intrerupatorului automat de cuplare la bare prin
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. bobina electromagnelului de cuplare
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2. bobina de minima tensiune

3. bobina declansatorului
4. bobina propie
Uzual, un intrerupator automat folosit la cuplarea unui generator sincron la

653.
barele TPD, are incorporat urmatoarele protectii:
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. scurtcircuit si tensiune minima
2. scurtcircuit, suprasarcina si tensiune minima
3. suprasarcina si putere inversa
4. tensiune minima si putere inversa
Actionarea motoarelor electrice ale pompelor de combustibil, transfer ulei si

654.
separatoare trebuie sa fie dotate cu
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. sisteme de semnalizare a suprasarcinii
2. sisteme de deconectare de la distanta
3. sisteme de protectie la alimentarea in doua faze
4. sisteme de pornire de la distanta
Alimentarea instalatiilor de automatizare necesare pornirii si functionarii

655.
generatorului de avarie se face din
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. TPD
2. TDA
3. bateriile de acumulatori dedicate sau de pornire
4. bateriile de acumulatori pentru iluminatul de urgenta
Alimentarea sistemului de comanda la distanta a instalatiel de guvernare se

656.
face
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. din TPD direct
din tablourile din compartimentul carmei, de alimentare ale
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2. instalatiei
3. din TDA
4. din pupitrul de navigatie
657. Arzatorul caldarinei asigura:

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
Pulverizarea combustibilului, debitul de aer necesar arderii, initierea
1.
aprinderii si controlul flacarei.
Pulverizarea combustibilului, initierea aprinderii si protectia la
2.
presiune maxima.
3. Pulverizarea combustibilului, aprinderea si protectia la lipsa apa.
4. Toate protectiile caldarinei.
Dispozitivul auxiliar de actionare a carmei trebuie sa asigure bandarea de la

658.
5° intr-un bord la 5° in celalalt bord in maxim
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 30 sec
2. 60 sec
3. 90 sec
4. 120 sec
In care din situatiile mentionate, instalatia de protectie si semnalizere MP,

659.
declanseaza numai alarma optica si sonora?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
Presiunea uleiului de ungere a motorului principal a scazut pana la
1.
valoarea minima treapta I-a.
Temperatura apei de racire a MP a crescut pana la valoarea maxima
2.
treapta a-II a.
Temperatura uleiului de ungere a motorului principal a crescut pana
3.
la valoarea maxima treapta a-II a.
Presiunea uleiului de ungere a reductorului a scazut pana la valoarea
4.
minima treapta a-II a.
In care situatiile mentionate, unele instalatii de protectie si semnalizere MP,

660.
opreste automat motorului principal ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
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tau corect
Temperatura uleiului de ungerea motorului principal a ajuns la
1.
valoarea maxima , treapta a II a.
Temperatura apei de racire a motorului principal a crescut pana la
2.
valoarea maxima trepta a II a.
Temperatura uleiului de ungere a reductorului a crescut peste limita
3.
normala.
Presiunea uleiului de ungere a motorului principal a scazut la valoare
4.
minima treapta a II-a..
In care situatiile mentionate, unele instalatii de protectie si semnalizere MP,

661.
reduce automat turatia motorului principal ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1.
la valoarea maxima, treapta a-II-a.
Presiunea uleiului de ungere a motorului principal a depasit valoarea
2.
maxima.
3.
la valoarea maxima ,treapta I- a.
Presiunea uleiului de ungere a reductorului a scazut pana la valoarea
4.
minima treapta a I- a.
In regim normal de functionare, comanda de oprire a compresorului

662.
instalatiei frigorifice este data direct de :
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
Releul de presiune minima montat pe conducta de aspiratie spre
1.
compresor.
2. Termostatele din compartimentele frigorifice.
3. Programatorul regimului de degivrare.
4. Sistemul de monitorizare al circuitul apei de racire.
La scaderea presiunii uleiului de ungere a motorului principal pana la limita

663.
minima treapta I- a, schema de protectie executa:
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Semnalizarea acustica si optica
2. Reducerea automata a turatiei MP
3. Marirea presiunii pompei de ungere.
4. Oprirea motorului.
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Masina carmei trebuie sa asigure bandarea de la 35° dintr-n bord la 30° in

664.
celalalt bord in maxim
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 28 sec
2. 14 sec
3. 21 sec
4. 35 sec
Motoarele electrice de actionare a carmei trebuie sa suporte timp de un minut

665.
suprasarcini de
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 1,7
2. 1,2
3. 2
4. 1,5
Motoarele electrice de forta ale unei masini de carma electrohidraulice au

666.
oblogatoriu
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. doua sisteme de alimentare cu energie electrica
2. un sistem de alimentare cu energie electrica din TPD
3. trei sisteme de alimentare cu energie electrica
4. un sistem de alimentare cu energie electrica din TDA
Motoarele electrice de forta ale unei masini de carma electrohidraulice au

667.
protectii la
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. scurtcircuit si tensiune minima
2. scurtcircuit, suprasarcina si tensiune minima
3. scurtcircuit
4. suprasarcina si tensiune minima
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Pe timpul executarii degivrarii in instalatia frigorifica, schema electrica

668.
realizeaza:
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
Blocarea circuitului de aspiratie a compresorului, intreruperea
1.
alimentarii termostatelor si intreruperea ventilatiei.
Blocarea actiunii protectiei, oprirea compresoarelor si conectarea
2.
rezistentelor de incalzire a uleiului
Blocarea actiunii protectiei si deconectarea alimentarii
3.
compresoarelor si pompei de racire.
4. Intreruperea alimentarii de la reteaua electrica a navei.
669. Sistemele de guvernare trebuie sa asigure un numar de

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 200 deplasari ale carmei pe ora
Ce se va intampla atunci cand bobina tranei electromagnetice a unui vinci de

670.
marfa se va arde?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. frana va bloca rotorul sub actiunea resoartelor
2. turatia motorului va creste si motorul se va arde
3. sarcina din carligul franei va cadea
nu se va intampla nimic; vinciul va continua sa functioneze ca de
4.
obicei
Un semiconductor a carui rezistenta electrica descreste odata cu cresterea

671.
temperaturii este cunoscut sub numele de
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. rezistenta
2. termistor
3. dioda
4. termopila
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Care este timpul de functionare recomandat al unui motor electric de

672.
actionare a unui vinci ancora, pe trapta a I-a?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. 10 min
2. 20 min
3. 30 min
4. 40 min
673. Care sunt protectiile specifice ale vinciului de ancora actionat electric
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, tensiune minima, stop de avarie,
1.
supratemperatura
scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, tensiune minima, lipsa operator, stop de
2.
avarie,
3. scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, lipsa operator, stop de avarie,
4. scurtcircuit, suprasarcina, tensiune minima, lipsa operator,
674. Ce reprezinta franarea in contracurent unui motor electric de c.a. ?

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. franarea prin inversarea sensului de rotatie.
2. frana electromagnetica.
3. franare in suprasincron.
4. alimentarea cu tensiuni simetrice.
Cum se poate realizata ventilatia unui motor electric in curent alternativ

675.
trifazat (CAT) , care actioneaza un mecanism de punte ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. racire cu apa
2. opriri dupa un anumit timp de functionare
3. dupa temperatura
4. cu ventola cuplata la axul motorului
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Cum se realizeaza franarea dinamica a unui motor electric de curent

676.
alternativ (c.a.) ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. separarea infasurarilor statorice.
2. frana electromagnetica.
3. conectarea a doua faze la o sursa de c.c.
4. franare manuala
Cum se realizeaza inversarea sensului de rotatie la un motor electric asincron

677.
trifazat ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. schimbarea a doua faze intre ele.
2. schimbarea tutror fazelor intre ele.
3. schimbarea uneia dintre faze.
4. schimberea sensului de antrenare.
Cum se prefera a se realizeaza protectia la suprasarcina a unui motor electric

678.
ce actioneaza un vinci de ancora ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. prin sigurante fuzibile
2. prin sesizori de temperatura introdusi intre infasurarile motorului
3. prin relee de tensiune
4. prin convectoare
Cum sunt notate, in unele standarde, capetele de inceput ale infasurarilor unui
679.
motor electric de curent alternativ trifazat (in cutia de borne) ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. A,B,C (1,2,3)
2. U,V,W (1,2,3)
3. R,S,T (1,2,3)
4. X,Y,Z (1,2,3)
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Frana electromagnetica a unui motor electric de actionare a vinciului de

680.
marfa functioneaza
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. ca frana de rezerva in cazul avarierii franei mecanice manuale
automat, blocand sarcina in caz de disparitie a tensiunii de
2.
alimentare a electomotorului
3. regland automat viteza de coborare a sarcinii
4. regland automat viteza de ridicare a sarcinii
Franarea electromotorului de curent alternativ trifazat (C.A.T.) de actionare a

681.
vinciurilor de ancora este realizata prin :
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. frana electromagnetica
2. frana electronica
3. contracurent.
4. frana dinamica
In actionarea electrica a vinciului de ancora avem posibilitatea deblocarii

682.
manuale progresive a franei electromagnetice Cand folosim scest dispozitiv ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. cand se deterioreaza bobina franei electromagnetice
2. cand dorim sa evitam functionarea in contracurent
3. cand dorim sa lansam progresiv ancora
4. cand decuplam motorul electric de reductor
In multe scheme electrice de actionarea a vinciului de ancora,, este un rezistor

683.
in paralel cu bobina franei electromagnetice La ce foloseste acest montaj ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. la adaptarea rezistiva a circuitului bobinei
2. la limitarea curentului ce trece prin bobina
3. la reglarea tensiunii aplicate bobinei
la descarcarea tensiunii autoinduse la intreruperea alimentarii
4.
bobinei
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In actionarea electrica a vinciului de ancora exista posibilitatea anularii

684.
immediate a protectiei la suprasarcina. Cum se realizeaza acest luctru?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. nu este permisa o astfel de optiune
in statia magnetica, prin realizarea unei punti peste releul de
2.
protectie
in statia magnetica, printr-un buton pe releul de protectie la
3.
suprasarcina
4. pe controler, printr-un buton cu revenire
In actionarea electrica a vinciului de ancora se prefera in actionarea franei

685.
electromagnetice
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. o bobina toroidala alimentata in CC
2. un sistem de bobine conectate in stea si alimentata in CAT
3. o bobina toroidala alimentata in CA
4. un sistem de bobine alimentate serie-paralel si alimentate in CA
In cazul actionarii electrice a vinciului de ancora avem posibilitatea opririi

686.
instalatiei in caz de pericol printr-n intrerupator de pe controler, care
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. decupleaza automatul de alimentare de la nivelul TPD
2. decupleaza alimentarea de la nivelul tabloului de actionare
3. decupleaza linia de alimentare a contactoarelor de sens
4. decupleaza linia de alimentare a releului de tensiune "nula"
In cazul actionarii electrice a vinciului de ancora pentru a preveni

687.
functionarea in contracurent (virare cu ancora "la pic")
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. se blocheaza frana barbotinei
2. se blocheaza ancora pana dupa pornirea mororului
3. se temporizeaza actionarea franei electromagnetice
se actioneaza manual frana electromagnetica corelat cu pornirea
4.
motorului
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In cazul aparitiei unei suprasarcini pe trapta a treia a actionarii unui vinci de

688.
ancora cu un motor asincron in trei trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. motorul electric trece pe o turatie inferioara de putere sporita
2. motorul electric se opreste
3. este actionata frana electromagnetica
4. motorul electric este dimensionat sa suporte aceasta suprasarcina
In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor asincron in trei

689. trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, se prefera pentru primele doua trepte o
infasurare triundgi-dubla stea. De ce?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
pentru a putea trece de la un regim de turatie la altul fara socuri de
1.
curent asupra centralei
pentru a putea trece de la un regim de turatie la altul fara a modifica
2.
curentul
pentru a putea trece de la un regim de turatie la altul fara a modifica
3.
cuplul electromagnetic
pentru a putea trece de la un regim de turatie la altul fara socuri
4.
mecanice
In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor asincron in trepte, cu

690.
rotorul in scurtcircuit, frana electromagnetica
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. blocheaza barbotina
2. blocheaza rotorul motorului
3. decupleaza barbotina de reductorul vinciului
4. decupleaza motorul de reductorul vinciului

691.
rotorul in scurtcircuit, frana electromagnetica este actionata temporizat prin
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. un releu de timp in circuitul ei de alimentare
2. intarzierea alimentarii motorului
3. marimea intrefierului ei
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4. un sistem mecanic

692. rotorul in scurtcircuit, frana electromagnetica este alimentata printr-un
circuit economizor. De ce?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
pentru a evita aparitia tensiunilor autoinduse cu valori peste
1.
tensiunea de strapungere a izolatiei bobinei
pentru a reduce curentul prin bobina dupa ce armatura acesteia afost
2.
actionata
3. pentru evitarea strapungerii bobinei la actionari prelungite
4. nu exista un astfel de circuit

693.
rotorul in scurtcircuit, sunt preferate infasurari
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. stea-triunghi
2. triunghi
3. stea
4. triunghi-dubla stea
694. Instalatia de detectare a incendiului prin prezenta fumului se bazeaza pe :

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Temperatura fumului
2. Continutul chimic al fumului
3. Cantitatea de fum
4. Opacitatea fumului
Intrerupatorul automat din tabloul principal de distributie (TPD) de

695.
alimentare a actionarii vinciului de ancora are protectii la
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. scurtcircuit si lipsa tensiune
2. scurtcircuit
3. nu are protectie
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4. scurtcircuit si suprasarcina
O caracteristica ce apare pe placuta indicatoare (eticheta) unui motor de

696.
curent alternativ este
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. tipul bobinajului
2. alunecarea nominala
3. temperatura nominala
4. cuplul rotoric nominal
Oprirea in caz de urgenta a electromotorului de actionare a mecanismului de

697.
ridicare a barcii de salvare cu grui se face prin :
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Siguranta fuzibila.
2. Releu termic.
3. Limitator de capat.
4. Intrerupator de avarie.
Oprirea instalatii de guvernare in cazul unei suprasarcini la electromotorul de

698.
actionare se face prin:
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Sigurante fuzibile.
2. Releu termic.
3. Releu de curent.
4. Nu se face.
Cum se prefera a se realiza pornirea ventilatoarelor pentru magaziile de

699.
marfa?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. prin pornire directa.
2. prin pornire cu autotransformator.
3. prin pornirea stea-triunghi.
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4. prin variator de frecventa
Protectia la lipsa-tensiune sau lipsa-operator este realizata la instalatiile de

700.
ridicat prin ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. interblocaj la pornire
2. cu buton de oprire
3. sigurante fuzibile
4. relee termice
Protectia la suprasarcina pentru actionarile electrice ale vinciurilor de ancora

701.
se prefera a fi executate cu
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. relee de tensiune
2. relee de curent
3. termocuple
4. termocontacte
702. Rolul controlerului la o instalatie de punte este :

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Variatia tensiunii electromotorului de actionare.
2. Mentinerea constanta a turatiei.
3. Franarea electromotorului
4. Comutarea treptelor de viteza.
Semnalizarea automata de incendiu a fost conceputa pentru a detecta

703.
automat, la timp :
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Locul unde exisat incendiu.
2. Cauza incendiului.
3. Metoda de stingere a incendiului.
4. Proportia incendiului.
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In cazul unei actionari a vinciului de ancora cu un motor asincron in trei

704. trepte, cu rotorul in scurtcircuit, treapta (terptele) de lucru sunt considerate a
fi :
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. I + III
2. II + III
3. I + II
4. III
Umiditatea, ca rezultat al condensarii, poate fii redusa, in interiorul unui

705.
controler al unui vinci de marfa prin
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. montarea unui bec cu incandescenta in interiorul acestuia
2. etansarea controlerului cu siliconi sau rasini epox
3. ventilarea regulata a spatiului interior
4. rezistente de incalzire montate in interior
706. Un generator fara perii este destinat a functiona fara

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. perii
2. inele colectoare
3. port-perii
4. toate cele nominate
Un indicator electric tahometric primeste semnalul de viteza al unui motor

707.
termic de la
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. un mic generator montat pe motorul termic
2. un dispozitiv bimetalic montat pe motorul termic
3. un sensor stroboscopic montat pe motorul termic
4. un dispozitiv cu relee "reed" montat pe motorul termic
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708. Un motor electric de mica putere poate fi pornit cu un pornitor

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. cu compensator
2. cu autotransformator
3. direct
4. cu rezistente pe linie
709. Un shunt ampermetric este conectat in

Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. serie cu sarcina si in paralel cu aparatul de masura
2. in paralel cu sarcina si in serie cu aparatul de masura
3. in paralel cu sarcina si in paralel cu aparatul de masura
4. in serie cu sarcina si in serie cu aparatul de masura
710. Unde este amplasat intrerupatorul de de urgenta al unui grup barca salvare ?
Raspunsul Raspunsul
tau corect
1. Pe punte.
2. In tabloul de alimentare.
3. Pe electromotorul de actionare.
4. langa butonul de actionare.

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