MK1 SWE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
A _____ or _____ equivalent shall be submitted for all vessels _____ ft or greater annually
covering a 12 month period ending Dec. 31st. - ANS Cutter Engineering Report (CG 4874),
CM+ equivalent, 65
Section VI of the cutter engineering report - ANS For general remarks not covered elsewhere
in the report
Who develops and publishes guidance for the preparation, submittal and processing of SSMR's -
ANS MLC's
Casualties affecting a secondary mission shall always have a casualty category of _____? -
ANS Category 2
A statement of work specifies in clear understandable terms the work to be done by a _____? -
ANS Contractor
A detailed Boat Inspection Report (CG-3022) shall be submitted on _____ - ANS All boats less
than 65 feet in length
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,Group/sector and district commands shall schedule a detailed boat inspection of each boat at
an interval not to exceed _____ - ANS 1 year between inspections
A bright spot found on each end of a broken piston ring indicates - ANS Insufficient gap
clearance
A _____ is installed on the tank to prevent the pump motor and solenoid valve from becoming
energized in the event the condensate tank water is low - ANS Float switch
The distance the driving bore of a hub is out of parallel with the shaft center line - ANS Bore
run out
Any eccentricity or perpendicularity errors mush be accounted for in _____ - ANS The
alignment process
How do you check the bore alignment - ANS Take measurements of the diameter gap at four
equally spaced points on the flanges diameter
To check angular alignment - ANS Use a feeler gauge at four equal spaces
Specific authorization from the _____ is required before removal of an inspection plate,
connection, fitting or cover which permits access to the gear casing - ANS Engineering Officer
At the first sign of emulsion _____ and _____ - ANS Stop the plant, change the oil
All cutters 65 feet and longer are required to maintain _____ - ANS A machinery history file
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,The amount of deflection of a crankshaft may be determined by the use of _____ - ANS A
strain gauge
The _____ reports identifying info for all navy reporting system (NRS) messages. Signifies
beginning of formatted information. Also the message type and message originator -
ANS MSGID
The _____ reports a units present location and effective date-time - ANS POSIT
The _____ reports the requirement for outside assistance - ANS ASSIST
SSMR Priority 1 - ANS Immediate
SSMR Priority 2 - ANS Early accomplishment, 6 months-2 years
SSMR Priority 3 - ANS To be accomplished as normal back log up to 5 years
Reasons for SSMR change recommendations - ANS -Safety
-Lack of personnel
-Interferences with wire, windows, doors, plumbing, etc
-Missing drawing or drawing parts
_____ contains data that is used to preserve the continuity of operational history of a piece of
equipment - ANS Machinery history
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, Who determines what procedures are used to make a change to the SSMR -
ANS Sector/Group SOP's
As a supervisor, during the planning stage, you should _____ - ANS Check on all materials like
flexible hoses, gauges and all consumable materials before you start working on any job
As a supervisor, while inspecting the job you should _____ - ANS Carefully consider the
capabilities and experience of your personnel, then assign work
The _____ is responsible for ensuring all post overhaul tests, inspection and break-in procedures
are conducted - ANS Supervisor
Characterized by improper functioning of a torsion vibration dampner - ANS Bent or broken
crankshaft
Characterized by the presence of fine abrasives in lubricants - ANS Bearing wear causing
looseness without apparent surface degradation
If you have an OWS that doesn't discharge oil, it could be the _____ or the _____ - ANS Probe
amplifier relay, oil sensing probe
All of the following information may be contained in the ID block of a schematic except for the
_____
a. Title b. Platform c. Sheet index d. Drawing number - ANS C. Sheet index
No JP-5 fuel filter may be bypassed during helicopter refueling operations without the
concurrence of the _____, ______, and ______. - ANS Commanding Officer, Engineering
Officer and Pilot in Charge
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
A _____ or _____ equivalent shall be submitted for all vessels _____ ft or greater annually
covering a 12 month period ending Dec. 31st. - ANS Cutter Engineering Report (CG 4874),
CM+ equivalent, 65
Section VI of the cutter engineering report - ANS For general remarks not covered elsewhere
in the report
Who develops and publishes guidance for the preparation, submittal and processing of SSMR's -
ANS MLC's
Casualties affecting a secondary mission shall always have a casualty category of _____? -
ANS Category 2
A statement of work specifies in clear understandable terms the work to be done by a _____? -
ANS Contractor
A detailed Boat Inspection Report (CG-3022) shall be submitted on _____ - ANS All boats less
than 65 feet in length
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
,Group/sector and district commands shall schedule a detailed boat inspection of each boat at
an interval not to exceed _____ - ANS 1 year between inspections
A bright spot found on each end of a broken piston ring indicates - ANS Insufficient gap
clearance
A _____ is installed on the tank to prevent the pump motor and solenoid valve from becoming
energized in the event the condensate tank water is low - ANS Float switch
The distance the driving bore of a hub is out of parallel with the shaft center line - ANS Bore
run out
Any eccentricity or perpendicularity errors mush be accounted for in _____ - ANS The
alignment process
How do you check the bore alignment - ANS Take measurements of the diameter gap at four
equally spaced points on the flanges diameter
To check angular alignment - ANS Use a feeler gauge at four equal spaces
Specific authorization from the _____ is required before removal of an inspection plate,
connection, fitting or cover which permits access to the gear casing - ANS Engineering Officer
At the first sign of emulsion _____ and _____ - ANS Stop the plant, change the oil
All cutters 65 feet and longer are required to maintain _____ - ANS A machinery history file
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2
,The amount of deflection of a crankshaft may be determined by the use of _____ - ANS A
strain gauge
The _____ reports identifying info for all navy reporting system (NRS) messages. Signifies
beginning of formatted information. Also the message type and message originator -
ANS MSGID
The _____ reports a units present location and effective date-time - ANS POSIT
The _____ reports the requirement for outside assistance - ANS ASSIST
SSMR Priority 1 - ANS Immediate
SSMR Priority 2 - ANS Early accomplishment, 6 months-2 years
SSMR Priority 3 - ANS To be accomplished as normal back log up to 5 years
Reasons for SSMR change recommendations - ANS -Safety
-Lack of personnel
-Interferences with wire, windows, doors, plumbing, etc
-Missing drawing or drawing parts
_____ contains data that is used to preserve the continuity of operational history of a piece of
equipment - ANS Machinery history
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
3
, Who determines what procedures are used to make a change to the SSMR -
ANS Sector/Group SOP's
As a supervisor, during the planning stage, you should _____ - ANS Check on all materials like
flexible hoses, gauges and all consumable materials before you start working on any job
As a supervisor, while inspecting the job you should _____ - ANS Carefully consider the
capabilities and experience of your personnel, then assign work
The _____ is responsible for ensuring all post overhaul tests, inspection and break-in procedures
are conducted - ANS Supervisor
Characterized by improper functioning of a torsion vibration dampner - ANS Bent or broken
crankshaft
Characterized by the presence of fine abrasives in lubricants - ANS Bearing wear causing
looseness without apparent surface degradation
If you have an OWS that doesn't discharge oil, it could be the _____ or the _____ - ANS Probe
amplifier relay, oil sensing probe
All of the following information may be contained in the ID block of a schematic except for the
_____
a. Title b. Platform c. Sheet index d. Drawing number - ANS C. Sheet index
No JP-5 fuel filter may be bypassed during helicopter refueling operations without the
concurrence of the _____, ______, and ______. - ANS Commanding Officer, Engineering
Officer and Pilot in Charge
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