MKC SWE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
TCTO - ANS Technical Change Training Order
Non-Self Righting Small Boats less than 65 feet in length for - ANS Changes that create more
than a 0.002 ft change in the center of gravity in any direction (vertical, longitudal or transverse)
or net weight changes of more than 1/5 of 1% of the full load displacement
All other Assets require TCTO for - ANS Changes that create more than a 0.001 ft change in
center of gravity (vertical, long, trans) or net weight changes of more than 1/20 of 1% of the full
load displacement require TCTO.
Weight Change Threshold - ANS 1/5 of 1% of full load displacement for small boats.
TCTO Requirement for Other Assets - ANS 0.001 ft center of gravity change triggers TCTO.
Changes to hull structure, space allocation, watertight integrity or compartmentation require -
ANS TCTO
Change to any system that affects spare parts allowance require - ANS TCTO
Fluid or Paint System Changes require - ANS TCTO
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,Changes that require Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC or TEMPEST Inspection require -
ANS TCTO
Form fit or function changes require - ANS TCTO
Changes in software MODS require - ANS TCTO
All cutter and boats operating machine machinery, Shelby inspected how often - ANS Every
hour and reading shall be recorded
How often do cutters equipped with video and electronic control systems that monitor space is
for fire and flooding need to be inspected - ANS Every 4 hours
How often should machine machinery be checked in port? - ANS Every four hours
How often should Electrical short ties be inspected? - ANS During the hours of 6 AM to 10
PM
All propulsion machinery shall be attended during - ANS Main engine start, warm up,
securing, and during other than normal operating conditions
Coast Guard requires certified welding, brazing, and non-destructive task procedures to -
ANS Provide standard across Coast Guard, ensure high-quality welds, provide an adequate
level of safety, develop a valid method to measure knowledge and skill, provide consistent
requirements between organic commercial service providers
All critical welds must be welded by a blank and inspected at a minimum by a blank -
ANS Certified Coast Guard welder
Level two non-destructive test qualified INSPECTOR
What is the safety and environmental health manual? - ANS COMDINST space M5100.47
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, Coast Guard to float gas, free engineers are not authorized to certified spaces as gas free for
blank - ANS Commercial contract work
Coast Guard, afloat, gas, free engineers, a float, gas, free engineer, petty officers that have
obtained and maintained qualifications are authorized to certify spaces for work only for who -
ANS Coast Guard civilian and DOD persons
EPO must issue how many gas free engine engineering certificates per year to keep
qualifications current - ANS Four
What is alternative maintenance? - ANS Changes to equipment or systems that change the
design or design capabilities to improve inherent, reliability, or functionality
What is availability? - ANS The percent of time that a system is ready for use
What is corrective maintenance? - ANS Maintenance required to restore operation of
systems and equipment to design parameters when functional failure has occurred
What is inherent availability? - ANS The percent of time that a system is theoretically
available for use
What is functional failure? - ANS Failure of an item to perform normal of characteristic
actions within specified limits
What is maintenance manager? - ANS Any person responsible for managing alternative,
preventative, or corrective maintenance
What is operational availability? - ANS Percent of time operational system is ready for use
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ANSWERS 100% PASS.
TCTO - ANS Technical Change Training Order
Non-Self Righting Small Boats less than 65 feet in length for - ANS Changes that create more
than a 0.002 ft change in the center of gravity in any direction (vertical, longitudal or transverse)
or net weight changes of more than 1/5 of 1% of the full load displacement
All other Assets require TCTO for - ANS Changes that create more than a 0.001 ft change in
center of gravity (vertical, long, trans) or net weight changes of more than 1/20 of 1% of the full
load displacement require TCTO.
Weight Change Threshold - ANS 1/5 of 1% of full load displacement for small boats.
TCTO Requirement for Other Assets - ANS 0.001 ft center of gravity change triggers TCTO.
Changes to hull structure, space allocation, watertight integrity or compartmentation require -
ANS TCTO
Change to any system that affects spare parts allowance require - ANS TCTO
Fluid or Paint System Changes require - ANS TCTO
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,Changes that require Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC or TEMPEST Inspection require -
ANS TCTO
Form fit or function changes require - ANS TCTO
Changes in software MODS require - ANS TCTO
All cutter and boats operating machine machinery, Shelby inspected how often - ANS Every
hour and reading shall be recorded
How often do cutters equipped with video and electronic control systems that monitor space is
for fire and flooding need to be inspected - ANS Every 4 hours
How often should machine machinery be checked in port? - ANS Every four hours
How often should Electrical short ties be inspected? - ANS During the hours of 6 AM to 10
PM
All propulsion machinery shall be attended during - ANS Main engine start, warm up,
securing, and during other than normal operating conditions
Coast Guard requires certified welding, brazing, and non-destructive task procedures to -
ANS Provide standard across Coast Guard, ensure high-quality welds, provide an adequate
level of safety, develop a valid method to measure knowledge and skill, provide consistent
requirements between organic commercial service providers
All critical welds must be welded by a blank and inspected at a minimum by a blank -
ANS Certified Coast Guard welder
Level two non-destructive test qualified INSPECTOR
What is the safety and environmental health manual? - ANS COMDINST space M5100.47
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, Coast Guard to float gas, free engineers are not authorized to certified spaces as gas free for
blank - ANS Commercial contract work
Coast Guard, afloat, gas, free engineers, a float, gas, free engineer, petty officers that have
obtained and maintained qualifications are authorized to certify spaces for work only for who -
ANS Coast Guard civilian and DOD persons
EPO must issue how many gas free engine engineering certificates per year to keep
qualifications current - ANS Four
What is alternative maintenance? - ANS Changes to equipment or systems that change the
design or design capabilities to improve inherent, reliability, or functionality
What is availability? - ANS The percent of time that a system is ready for use
What is corrective maintenance? - ANS Maintenance required to restore operation of
systems and equipment to design parameters when functional failure has occurred
What is inherent availability? - ANS The percent of time that a system is theoretically
available for use
What is functional failure? - ANS Failure of an item to perform normal of characteristic
actions within specified limits
What is maintenance manager? - ANS Any person responsible for managing alternative,
preventative, or corrective maintenance
What is operational availability? - ANS Percent of time operational system is ready for use
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