Q601 - General Subjects, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: "Using the engine room bilge system of the M/V Underway where a bilge pocket requires pumping out and the automated bilge pumping controls have been disabled, by the end of the training session the participants will be able to pump an engine room bilge pocket dry manually to the bilge water holding tank in conformance with the vessel's engine room bilge pumping procedure checklist. There shall be no violations of the domestic and international pollution prevention regulations." What role does the phrase "where a bilge pocket requires pumping out" serve in the objective statement?Not learned 2. What is the distance between the center of the discharge outlet and the top of the motor illustratedNot learned 3. Which of the tolerances listed is allowed on the outside diameter of the bushing illustratedNot learned 4. A pneumatic pressure tank is installed in a sanitary system to __________.Not learned 5. The process of grinding, shredding, or reducing the size of sewage particles is known as __________.Not learned 6. Coast Guard regulations concerning marine sanitation devices may be found in __________.Not learned 7. Marine sanitation devices installed on vessels must be certified by the __________.Not learned 8. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), what is the definition of a "Type I Marine Sanitation Device"?Not learned 9. When preparing/writing shipyard items for your vessel's upcoming dry-docking period, what would you consider as an item regarding CuNi saltwater cooling systems/piping?Not learned 10. A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, used to control linear actuator speed during retraction, with the pump operating at above maximum pressure, is known as a __________.Not learned 11. A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, controlling linear actuator speed during extension, with the pump operating at system pressure, is known as a __________.Not learned 12. A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, controlling linear actuator speed, with the pump operating below maximum operating pressure is known as the __________.Not learned 13. When new piping sections have been fabricated for installation in a hydraulic system, prior to installation the piping should be __________.Not learned 14. New piping and tubing to be installed in a hydraulic system can be safely degreased by using __________.Not learned 15. To charge a bladder type hydraulic accumulator __________.Not learned 16. How can the chance of contaminating hydraulic fluid be decreased when working on hydraulic systems?Not learned 17. If you attempt to tighten a leaking hydraulic fitting with pressure on the system, you will __________.Not learned 18. Lint from cleaning rags can be harmful to hydraulic systems because the lint __________.Not learned 19. Purging air from a hydraulic system is necessary when __________.Not learned 20. Cavitation in a hydraulic pump is indicated by noisy pump operation and can be caused by a/an __________.Not learned 21. Overheating of the oil in a hydraulic system can be caused by __________.Not learned 22. If the pump in a hydraulic system produces a low rumbling noise while in operation, this is a probable indication of __________.Not learned 23. If dirt is allowed to contaminate the sump of a hydraulic deck crane, which of the following problems will occur?Not learned 24. A hydraulic system gear pump being fed from a reservoir frequently indicates signs of excessive pitting after two months of service. Which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?Not learned 25. While starting a hydraulic anchor windlass, you observe that hydraulic pressure does not develop in spite of the proper operation of the electric drive motor. Which of the following actions should you take FIRST to restore pressure?Not learned 26. A command signal input to the steering gear has initiated rudder movement for 20° right rudder. The follow-up mechanism at the beginning of the rudder movement will __________Not learned 27. Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system may be indicated by __________.Not learned 28. When the helm angle position is changed, the series of corresponding events of the steering gear will include __________. I. rate of steering gear ram movement will be proportional to amount of helm angle input II. degree of tilting plate (box) angle will be proportional to the amount of helm angle inputNot learned 29. Prior to entering the navigable waters of the United States after an international voyage, your vessel must conduct drills according to 33 CFR regulations for ports and waterways safety that test steering system functionality and log that in the vessel logbook, unless the drill is conducted and logged on a regular basis at least once every three months. Within how many hours of arrival must these drills be performed?Not learned 30. As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?Not learned 31. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the pedestal-mounted controller?Not learned 32. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated, pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the warping heads and wildcats?Not learned 33. In attempting to start the hydraulic pump drive motor of a horizontal electro-hydraulic anchor windlass, what condition would prevent the electric motor from starting?Not learned 34. Which capstan drive arrangement requires a flexible coupling between the reduction gear output shaft and the capstan head input shaft?Not learned 35. Concerning a conventional mooring winch, what statement is true?Not learned 36. As it pertains to the hoist motion limits associated with an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal- type deck crane, which statement is true?Not learned 37. What statement is true concerning the door interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive passenger elevator onboard ship?Not learned 38. What statement is true concerning the platform interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive cargo elevator onboard ship?Not learned 39. Which of the following statements describes the characteristics of precision manufactured roller bearings?Not learned 40. When removing roller bearings from a shaft, the force of the puller should be applied to the bearing __________.Not learned 41. Which of the following statements is correct concerning antifriction bearings installed on pumps?Not learned 42. Antifriction bearings can be removed undamaged from a shaft by using an arbor press, or wheel puller with a ________.Not learned 43. As the speed of an oil lubricated ball bearing increases, fluid friction, due to churning, generates heat. This condition may be avoided by __________.Not learned 44. A dented race in an antifriction bearing could be caused by __________.Not learned 45. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), it is the duty of the chief engineer to acquire and seal a sample of fuel oil received whenever fuel oil bunkers are taken. This sample must be preserved until __________.Not learned 46. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain data used for budget tracking?Not learned 47. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain data such as part numbers and part stowage locations?Not learned 48. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain technical data such as machinery serial numbers?Not learned 49. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain data related to purchase orders for parts or repair services from outside vendors?Not learned 50. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would be used to generate a report tracking consumable supplies consumption?Not learned 51. What type of maintenance system would be associated with a vibration monitoring analysis system?Not learned 52. What type of maintenance system would be associated with manufacturer recommendations as a function of machinery running hours?Not learned 53. A trainee is on board your vessel and will need to be assessed in the demonstration of practical skills. Ideally you should assess their skill __________.Not learned 54. In order to assess each trainee in the performance of a practical demonstration, the assessor should __________.Not learned 55. A licensed officer designated to certify a trainee's performance of a practical demonstration should sign off when __________.Not learned 56. As you manage the engine room familiarization training program for new engine department employees, what should you explain to these new employees?Not learned 57. Who onboard is responsible for identifying all new crew members and ensuring that the safety training and shipboard familiarization training program is implemented according to written policy and procedures?Not learned 58. Before training is to be planned for, it is necessary to conduct a training needs analysis. What would be the best source of information to analyze before providing fire emergency skills training?Not learned 59. Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: "Using the engine room bilge system of the M/V Underway where a bilge pocket requires pumping out and the automated bilge pumping controls have been disabled, by the end of the training session the participants will be able to pump an engine room bilge pocket dry manually to the bilge water holding tank in conformance with the vessel's engine room bilge pumping procedure checklist. There shall be no violations of the domestic and international pollution prevention regulations." What role does the phrase "pump an engine room bilge pocket dry manually to the bilge water holding tank" serve in the objective statement?Not learned 60. In consultation with the other ship's management level officers, you are planning a required fire emergency drill. In addition to selecting a scenario as functionally realistic as possible (such as a high fire risk area) what follow-up activity would best maximize the training effectiveness for future applicability to an actual fire emergency?Not learned 61. When conducting a training session, what technique is particularly effective in engaging the participants, keeping them alert, and to obtain feedback?Not learned 62. Engineering departments may experience a barrier to free and open communication vertically upward from subordinates to managers. What is the primary reason for this barrier to communication?Not learned 63. What form of communication provides the greatest information richness, which is the amount of verbal and non-verbal information that a communication channel carries?Not learned 64. An important communication tool for managers is known as active listening. It helps better ensure that managers understand employees and that feedback is encouraged. What is active listening?Not learned 65. What leadership style tends to extrinsically motivate employees on a contingent reward system where the focus is on outcomes?Not learned 66. Some managers think that the average person has a dislike for work, avoids responsibility, and cannot be trusted. What type of leadership style is such a manager likely to adopt?Not learned 67. Leadership style sometimes must change with the readiness level of the employees. Which of the following employee readiness level scenarios would be best suited for adopting a structuring and telling leadership style?Not learned 68. During the "storming" phase of group development, conflicts generally arise over goals, task behaviors, and leadership roles. If these conflicts are not successfully resolved, what may result?Not learned 69. During the "forming" stage of group development, members are trying to determine the task of the group and their role expectations of one another. As a manager, what should be done to help facilitate the "forming" process?Not learned 70. Which of the following conflict resolution techniques represents a strategy where everyone wins?Not learned 71. As a manager, which of the following conflict management styles is considered the most appropriate for resolving conflict and is considered both an assertive and a cooperative approach?Not learned 72. What statement is true concerning stress and personal psychological makeup of managers and supervisors?Not learned 73. If there is any doubt that a newly employed engine department crew member is sufficiently familiar with the engine room equipment, operating and maintenance procedures needed for the proper performance of his or her duties, what should be done?Not learned 74. Decisions must be made based upon the appropriate response to a given situation. Which of the following situations requiring a decision require a different response each time and are considered unprogrammed decisions?Not learned 75. Decisions must be made based upon the appropriate response to a given situation, generally a problem of some sort. Before effective decision-making can take place, what must first be done?Not learned 76. Once a problem has been defined and the root cause (or causes) identified, the next step in the decision-making process is developing alternative solutions to the problem. What statement best reflects how many alternatives should be considered?Not learned 77. What is the critical first step that must be carried out before executing a plan?Not learned 78. Before a plan can be effectively executed, the objective of the plan must be defined. What statement concerning the definition of a plan objective best represents the proper writing of an objective as an engineering department management level officer?Not learned 79. Which of the following document types would offer the greatest flexibility in carrying out its intent?Not learned 80. What is meant by the term empowering employees?Not learned 81. What type of managerial controls measure actions or activities that have already occurred and implement corrective action if needed?Not learned 82. What type of managerial control system features strategic control points which measure performance while the activity is taking place?Not learned 83. Progressive discipline is discipline that uses a graduated scale of penalties which become progressively more severe each time a particular violation is repeated. What disciplinary action is generally associated with a first offense?Not learned 84. In order for discipline to be administered fairly, discipline must carry a clear advance warning, be immediate, be consistent, and be impersonally administered. What is meant by consistency?Not learned 85. The "hot stove" rule is sometimes used to illustrate the principles of fair, effective discipline. Which of the following principles illustrates the principle of discipline carrying a clear warning?Not learned 86. As an engineering department manager in dealing with a grievance presented by an unlicensed engine department crew and union member, what documentation spells out the grievance procedure?Not learned 87. What is usually the first step in trying to resolve a beef or a dispute brought up by a crew member?Not learned 88. What temperature associated with the psychrometric properties of air is measured with a sling psychrometer?Not learned 89. What statement is true concerning a one-pipe hydronic heating system?Not learned 90. In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decompose and form what chemical substance?Not learned 91. Why can CFC or HCFC refrigerants leaking into a confined space or in limited surroundings cause suffocation?Not learned 92. Personnel servicing refrigeration systems that exposes them to commonly used refrigerants should wear what type of personal protective equipment?Not learned 93. Overfilling a refrigerant container is extremely dangerous because of the high-pressures generated. The generation of pressure is the result of what?Not learned 94. An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. Which statement is true concerning the fire control plan for a vessel?Not learned 95. An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. What type of drawings are generally furnished in the fire control plan?Not learned 96. An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the general arrangement drawing. What type of drawing is the general arrangement drawing?Not learned 97. Pre-fire survey forms are particularly useful for collecting information pertaining to fire emergency response efforts. On what basis is this information collected?Not learned 98. Of all the individual components of a pre-fire planning package, which component contains information about emergency duty station locations and responsibilities for each crew member by position AND name?Not learned 99. In what part of 33CFR can be found the recordkeeping requirements for specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker that must be entered into an Oil Record Book?Not learned 100. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), how often must the Oil Record Book be updated with entries?Not learned 101. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which discharge of oil or oily mixture to sea is permissible?Not learned 102. The unlicensed crew requirements listed on the Certificate of Inspection reads as follows: 3 firemen/water tenders; 3 oilers. The vessel is about to depart on a foreign voyage, and has in the crew: 3 firemen/water tenders, 2 oilers, and one man, whose merchant mariner's document is endorsed QMED, any rating. You should __________.Not learned 103. The minimum number of crew members permitted by law to operate your vessel can be determined by checking the __________.Not learned 104. The Certificate of Inspection for your vessel was issued in January. In March of the same year, you need to replace a cooling water pump for the refrigeration system. What action would be appropriate?Not learned 105. A water line ruptures under pressure and floods the engine room causing $30,000(USD) damage to the machinery. By law, this must be reported to the __________.Not learned 106. Which of the listed types of bearings is an example of a half bearing?Not learned 107. Resonant vibrations, which can cause machinery failure, occur when which of the following conditions happen?Not learned 108. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter D (Tank Vessels), what is the minimum allowable flashpoint for a fuel to be burned in a steam boiler?Not learned 109. With a machinery lubricating oil analysis program, it is important to monitor trends over time. What would be indicated by a sudden increase in metallic content of a recent sample of used diesel engine crankcase lubricating oil?Not learned 110. Elevated metal levels present in a recent sample of used diesel engine crankcase lubricating oil is indicative of a condition. What would high silicon levels indicate?Not learned 111. Which of the following fuel sampling methods would present the most reliable, accurate, and cost- effective option for shipboard use?Not learned 112. Fuel density is easily checked on board ship to facilitate proper fuel treatment. What is the maximum fuel density at 15°C allowed for proper centrifugation to take place?Not learned 113. Various tests while conducting a fuel oil analysis can be performed on board to facilitate proper centrifugation. What test provides the key data for selecting the correct purifier gravity disk for fuel oil centrifugal purifiers?Not learned 114. Suppose a temperature transmitter has an input range from 0 to 100 degrees Celsius and an output range of 4 to 20 milliamps. Assuming that the transmitter has a linear response pattern, what is the output current in milliamps if the input temperature is 40 degrees Celsius?Not learned 115. While calibrating an electronic 4-20 mA or 3-15 PSI pneumatic controller, what is the value of 'Live Zero'?Not learned 116. In a closed-loop process control system, what term is used to describe the action of measuring the difference between the actual result and the desired result and using that difference to drive the actual result toward the desired result?Not learned 117. In a closed-loop process control system, what is meant by the proportional mode of control?Not learned 118. When tuning a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller/loop, one should know/understand the influence of each action component on the loop. Which description of a component is correct?Not learned 119. As the engineer, it is necessary to tune a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop. If the PID incorporates all three functions, which function(s) is/are dominant in the controller's performance?Not learned 120. A 'Proportional Only' controlled automatic process loop is oscillating continually, above and below the setpoint. To stabilize this controller and loop using the 'gain' adjustment, what controller/loop response would you expect upon process changes vs. setpoint?Not learned 121. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following documents would be the most useful in dealing with a vessel oil spill resulting in a discharge into navigable waters?Not learned 122. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter E (Load Lines), an international and coastwise load line assignment and certificate issued to a vessel by the American Bureau of Shipping is valid for a period of __________.Not learned 123. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F (Marine Engineering), which of the following pressure vessels listed on the ship's Certificate of Inspection (COI) would be required to be inspected every 5 years, assuming that the ship is inspected annually?Not learned 124. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F (Marine Engineering), what is the inspection interval between hydrostatic tests of an oil-fired, water-tube, auxiliary boiler on a passenger vessel?Not learned 125. According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, flame safeguard controls must be checked for proper shutdown operation. Which of the following must be checked? 1) Flame failure. 2) Ignition failure. 3) Audible alarm of shutdown. 4) Visual indication of shutdown. 5) Shutdown times.Not learned 126. According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, safety programming controls must be checked for proper operation, sequencing, and timing. What functions must be checked?Not learned 127. According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the fuel pressure limit control must be checked for proper shutdown operation. What statement is true?Not learned 128. According to the illustration, which of the following conditions would most likely cause Pump "A" to short cycleNot learned 129. Based on an inspection of the cables on one of your ship's service generators, you've decided that the cables need to be replaced. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), the current-carrying capacity of the replacement generator cables should be what percentage of the continuous generator rating?Not learned 130. You are briefing the electrician on the specifics of a job you are expecting the electrician to perform. What technique should you use to make sure the electrician understands what is expected?Not learned 131. While calibrating a 4-20 mA electronic, or a 3-15 psi pneumatic controller, with a process output of 50-250 psi, what is the controller span/range you are dealing with?Not learned 132. As a chief engineer, which of the following instructions would be most appropriately entered into the Chief Engineer's night orders due to the non-routine nature of the instruction?Not learned 133. As a chief engineer, which of the following instructions would most appropriately be written into the chief engineer's night orders due to the non-routine nature of the special instruction?Not learned 134. As a chief engineer on a motor vessel in a shipyard undergoing extensive repairs/modifications or being repaired after a significant grounding, what factors would you consider paramount to ensure the main engine and line shafting are properly aligned?Not learned 135. In a closed-loop process control system, what is meant by gain?Not learned 136. In a closed-loop process control system, what term is used to describe the undesirable characteristic in which the error of a control system oscillates with constant or increasing amplitude?Not learned 137. The components indicated as "7" and "8" as shown in the illustration, are known as the __________Not learned 138. In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by__________.Not learned 139. Control system diagrams use standard symbols to describe the component function required for the system to achieve its intended control functions. Standard symbols are used to allow engineers to describe the logic and component functions. Define the function of symbol "I" as shown in the illustrationNot learned 140. The crosshatch design on the end of piece "3" in the illustration shown indicates that _______Not learned 141. A dimension line, as used in a drawing or blueprint, is represented by which of the figures shown in the illustrationNot learned 142. What document lists the maximum pressure that can be carried by a boiler?Not learned 143. While examining vibration analysis of a particular piece of rotating machinery, one of the measurement location readings exhibits high amplitude/displacement in vertical and horizontal direction at 2 X RPM frequency. What would this indicate?Not learned 144. Expansion tanks when used in a ship's low temperature hot water heating system may be of the open or closed type. Referring to the illustrated central-station hookup for a hot water heating system drawing, what would be the normal temperature range of the waterNot learned 145. What is expiration term for a vessel's certificate of inspection?Not learned 146. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain data such as work and safety procedures?Not learned 147. Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would be used to generate a maintenance due report?Not learned 148. Which of the following condition-based maintenance data continuous monitoring techniques has the greatest value in predicting wear?Not learned 149. Which of the following maintenance criteria would be the basis of condition-based maintenance?Not learned 150. Which of the following maintenance criteria would be the basis of planned maintenance?Not learned 151. The function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to __________Not learned 152. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated pedestal- mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the windlass clutch control levers?Not learned 153. A hydraulic flow control circuit is shown in the illustration and is known as a __________Not learned 154. In the illustrated schematic, which component is the device that was used to replace the six-way valve, as found on many older type steering gearsNot learned 155. In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what statement represents the relationship between the exhaust, outside air and recirculation dampersNot learned 156. In the illustrated terminal reheat multiple zone system, what statement represents the functioning of the winter outside air duct thermostatNot learned 157. In the illustration, line "D" is a/an __________Not learned 158. In the illustration shown, an efficient seal is maintained between the suction cover and the volute by __________Not learned 159. You are installing a new refrigeration system aboard your vessel. The system comes with a 240 psi rupture disk, a safety valve set at 240 psi and a pressure gauge connection and gauge. In accordance with 46 CFR, what is the preferred setup for installing the equipment on the condenser?Not learned 160. What is the length of the stud used to secure the packing gland shown in the illustrationNot learned 161. The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______Not learned 162. The line labeled "G", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______Not learned 163. Which of the listed types of machined 'hole' is represented by "B" as shown in the illustrationNot learned 164. Machinery spaces must be designed to minimize the exposure of personnel to noise in accordance with U.S. regulations. Manned machinery space noise must not exceed which noise level?Not learned 165. When the oily-water separator, shown in the illustration, is in operation and processing clear bilge water, what should be the internal water levelNot learned 166. One is slated to be a senior officer of a new vessel and is to participate in the 'Builder's Sea Trials'. What would you consider your responsibilities when asked to witness scheduled tests?Not learned 167. The operation of the device shown in the illustration is dependent upon __________Not learned 168. In order to establish a good climate for communication it is important to minimize status barriers. Which of the following techniques would be the best way to minimize status barriers on a one-on-one, face-to-face conversation of a sensitive nature with an employee?Not learned 169. A periodic hydrostatic test is being performed on a main steam line between the boiler drum and the throttle valve which has a maximum allowable working pressure of 960 psig. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F (Marine Engineering), what is the required hydrostatic test pressure for this procedure?Not learned 170. On a PERT network (or arrow or line), what do the circles which are the beginning points or ending points for arrows or lines represent?Not learned 171. As it pertains to graphical tools used to visualize task scheduling in project management, what statement best represents the difference between a Gantt chart and a PERT chart?Not learned 172. As it pertains to task scheduling in project management, what statement is true concerning the critical path?Not learned 173. In the pump shown in the illustration, what is the distance from the bottom of the inlet to the bottom end of the motor shaftNot learned 174. Referring to the illustrated dual duct multiple zone HVAC system, how is the space temperature directly controlledNot learned 175. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, under what conditions are the dry bulb, wet bulb, and dew point temperatures for air all equal in valueNot learned 176. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose air at a dry bulb temperature of 60°F and a relative humidity of 52% passes over a heating coil, resulting in sensible heat gain, and the off-coil temperature is now 80°F. What is off-coil relative humidityNot learned 177. Referring to the illustrated single zone HVAC system diagram, what statement is true concerning the damper controlsNot learned 178. Referring to the illustration, suppose after initiating the oil discharge mode, the oily-water separator fails to come out of the oil discharge mode in a timely fashion. Cracking open the upper sampling valve reveals the presence of oil exiting under positive pressure. What is most likely the causeNot learned 179. Referring to the illustration, suppose while in the oil separation processing mode, the oil content detector display screen shows 17.9 ppm and the oily-water separator is discharging back to the bilge water holding tank for recirculation. What is most likely the causeNot learned 180. What responsibilities does a Senior Officer have while on Builder's Sea Trials of a new vessel to which one will be assigned?Not learned 181. Who is responsible for ensuring that someone is assigned to close the watertight doors in an emergency?Not learned 182. The sectional lines drawn within the flange sections, shown in the illustration, indicate the __________Not learned 183. You are at a shipyard in dry-dock. New anodes for the impressed current system are being installed. The yard workers are installing the capastic layer on the hull. What is the primary function of the capastic epoxy?Not learned 184. As shown in the illustration, if figure "21" indicates the "TOP VIEW" of an orthographic projection, and figure "11" indicates the "FRONT VIEW", which figure would best represent the correct "RIGHT SIDE VIEW"Not learned 185. As shown in the illustration, a section of standard weight, seamless steel pipe, has an external diameter of 4.0 inches. When the pipe, is bent into a 90-degree turn, the length of the outside edge of the curve "A-B" will exceed the length of the inside edge of the curve "C-D" by __________Not learned 186. Suppose a water-lubricated stern tube bearing is being evaluated for wear where the propulsion machinery is located aft. If the tail shaft diameter is 13.5 inches, according to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to machinery and equipment, what would be the maximum clearance diameter permissible before the bearing must be re-bushed?Not learned 187. Your vessel has a monthly predictive maintenance program for monitoring machinery vibrations and lubricating oil analysis. What information do the results of the vibration readings and oil analysis provide to you?Not learned 188. A vessel you are sailing on as chief engineer had its last dry-docking survey 2 years prior and is not enrolled in an underwater survey program in lieu of dry-docking. When is the next dry-docking due?Not learned 189. While a vessel is underway in periodically unmanned engine room condition, No.2 SSDG is to be down for repairs for at least the next 24 hours. Since the vessel is nearing US navigable waters, as chief engineer you wish the bridge be immediately informed of the availability of No.2 SSDG to support the electrical power requirements of maneuvering. How would you best insure that the bridge be so informed?Not learned 190. While a vessel is underway in periodically unmanned engine room status, the oily-water separator is undergoing extensive maintenance and repairs and will not be available for service for another 24 hours. With bilge holding tanks nearing capacity, as chief engineer you wish to be informed of when the oily-water separator is available for service. How would you best ensure that you will be so informed?Not learned 191. Vibration analysis can provide comparative data of operating condition of rotating machinery. At what positions should such readings be taken at bearing housings and foundations?Not learned 192. Which of the projections represents the left side view of the object "X" in the illustrationNot learned 193. What temperature associated with the psychrometric properties of air is measured by an ordinary thermometer?Not learned 194. Leadership style sometimes must change with the readiness level of the employees. Which of the following employee readiness level scenarios would be best suited for adopting a delegating leadership style?Not learned 195. In the illustration shown, an efficient seal is maintained between the suction cover and the volute by __________Not learned 196. In the illustrated terminal reheat multiple zone system, what statement represents the functioning of the summer outside air duct thermostatNot learned 197. Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: "Using the engine room bilge system of the M/V Underway where a bilge pocket requires pumping out and the automated bilge pumping controls have been disabled, by the end of the training session the participants will be able to pump an engine room bilge pocket dry manually to the bilge water holding tank in conformance with the vessel's engine room bilge pumping procedure checklist. There shall be no violations of the domestic and international pollution prevention regulations." What role does the phrase "in conformance with the vessel's engine room bilge pumping procedure checklist" serve in the objective statement?Not learned