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1. What document contains all required procedures for the safe operation of the fuel system?
A. Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
B. Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS)
C. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
D. Technical Manual
Correct Answer: B. Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS)
2. Which tanks provide a steady supply of purified fuel to propulsion turbines and generators?
A. Settling tanks
B. Storage tanks
C. Service tanks
D. Expansion tanks
Correct Answer: C. Service tanks
3. What is the Navy’s preferred fuel oil for shipboard power plants?
A. JP-5
B. Diesel No. 2
C. F-76
D. Aviation fuel
Correct Answer: C. F-76
4. What is the maximum allowable fill level of fuel storage tanks during replenishment at sea?
A. 90%
B. 92%
C. 95%
,D. 100%
Correct Answer: C. 95%
5. What is the primary purpose of an expansion tank?
A. Increase fuel pressure
B. Prevent fuel contamination
C. Prevent overflow/spillage of fuel
D. Filter impurities
Correct Answer: C. Prevent overflow/spillage of fuel
6. Which component stops the flow of fuel during an emergency?
A. Check valve
B. Relief valve
C. Emergency cutout valve
D. Bypass valve
Correct Answer: C. Emergency cutout valve
7. Which fuel is an acceptable substitute for F-76?
A. Diesel fuel
B. JP-5
C. Kerosene
D. Gasoline
Correct Answer: B. JP-5
8. Which device is a measuring tape with a plumb bob used for determining tank levels?
A. Gauge stick
B. Sounding tape
C. Dip rod
D. Pressure gauge
Correct Answer: B. Sounding tape
9. What range of contamination can a free water detector reliably detect?
A. 0–10 ppm
,B. 0–15 ppm
C. 0–20 ppm
D. 0–50 ppm
Correct Answer: C. 0–20 ppm
10. What indicates contamination by highly volatile substances such as gasoline?
A. Color change
B. Density
C. Flashpoint
D. Viscosity
Correct Answer: C. Flashpoint
11. What is the minimum flashpoint for F-76 and JP-5 fuels?
A. 120°F
B. 130°F
C. 140°F
D. 160°F
Correct Answer: C. 140°F (60°C)
12. What term describes the lowest temperature at which fuel ignites without a spark?
A. Flashpoint
B. Ignition temperature
C. Autoignition temperature (AIT)
D. Combustion point
Correct Answer: C. Autoignition temperature (AIT)
13. What equipment is used for overboard oil spills and contains sorbent sweeps?
A. Oil boom
B. Spill containment tray
C. Overboard Oil Spill Response Kit
D. Bilge system
Correct Answer: C. Overboard Oil Spill Response Kit
, 14. Who certifies that confined spaces are safe for entry?
A. Chief Engineer
B. Safety Officer
C. Gas Free Engineer (GFE)
D. Damage Control Officer
Correct Answer: C. Gas Free Engineer (GFE)
15. What is the greatest hazard associated with shipboard fuels?
A. Corrosion
B. Contamination
C. Explosion or fire
D. Evaporation
Correct Answer: C. Explosion or fire
16. What substance changes color upon contact with water to indicate its presence in tanks?
A. Litmus paper
B. Water-indicating paste
C. pH solution
D. Dye marker
Correct Answer: B. Water-indicating paste
17. What term indicates no visible suspended water in a fuel sample?
A. Clear
B. Bright
C. Pure
D. Clean
Correct Answer: B. Bright
18. When should fuel-soaked clothing be cleaned?
A. End of shift
B. Next day
C. Immediately
D. Weekly
Correct Answer: C. Immediately