MKC SWE study (in progress) EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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MKC SWE study (in progress) EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE AND DETAILED. GRADE
A+ GURANTEED PASS
Question 1
Within how many days of an inspection are you required to submit the new boat
inspection report
Correct Answer
10



Question 2
List the six basic safety procedures to follow when troubleshooting or repairing
electrical components
Correct Answer
1. Never operate, repair, adjust, tamper with equipment unless assigned to do so.
2. obey all posted operating and safety precautions
3. de-energize equipment prior to repair.
4. always wear approved PPE.
5. use insulated tools and non-metalic flashlight.
6. tighten the connections of fremovable tes leads on portable meters.



Question 3
generally the crown end of the piston is slightly smaller in diameter than the skirt for
what reason
Correct Answer
to allow for expansion and proper fit




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Question 4
piston ring gaps should be staggered at _ degrees to reduce gas leakage
Correct Answer
180*



Question 5
what could happen if you ignore the specific safety warning in the engine service
manual
Correct Answer
injure yourself/people on or around the boat/damage outboard engine



Question 6
a placard stating discharge of oil prohibited must be posted on all vessels more than
__ feet in length
Correct Answer
26



Question 7
what CFR regulations identifies prohibited spaces where oil and hazardous material
are not to be stored
Correct Answer
33CFR155.470



Question 8
what is the standard maximum ambient operating temperature for compressor drive
motors
Correct Answer
104*F




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Question 9
in the vacuum gravity system, what part houses a set of inclined absorption plates
Correct Answer
vacuum gravity vessel



Question 10
what filter element in an OWS is used to remove small particles such as shaving and
dirt from the oily water mixture
Correct Answer
pre-filter



Question 11
before working on or removing any parts of the air compressor, you should make
sure the following conditions are completed
Correct Answer
the compressor is completely blown down and the pressure is relieved



Question 12
before and during the operation of the R/O what type of general inspection should
be conducted
Correct Answer
make sure the flowmeters are clear and floats are visable



Question 13
which safety precaution should be observed during R/O operation
Correct Answer
make sure all pressure relief valves dischards are unobstructed and the release fluid
is conducted to low pressure area clear of personnel




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Question 14
what are the three effects of excessively worn rudder shaft bearings
Correct Answer
1. imprecise and poor steering response
2.excessive vibration
3. leakage through the rudder post housing



Question 15
what component registers cumulative volume in gallons of permeate being produced
by the R/O unit and being used by the ship
Correct Answer
Totalizing flow meter



Question 16
normally a diesel engine start air bank has a minimum capacity for how many cold
and hot starts
Correct Answer
1 cold and 9 hot



Question 17
when conducting performance test, engines should be operated at what percentage
of coat guard load
Correct Answer
80-90%



Question 18
the ODR facilitates what type of operating data
Correct Answer
1. trend recording
2. event recording
3. dynamic recording
4. alarm recording
5. trip recording




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