MKC SWE Study Guide Exam 2026 – Software Engineering Concepts, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
Within how many days of an inspection are you required to submit the new boat inspection report -
(answer)10
List the six basic safety procedures to follow when troubleshooting or repairing electrical components -
(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.
generally the crown end of the piston is slightly smaller in diameter than the skirt for what reason -
(answer)to allow for expansion and proper fit
piston ring gaps should be staggered at _ degrees to reduce gas leakage - (answer)180*
what could happen if you ignore the specific safety warning in the engine service manual -
(answer)injure yourself/people on or around the boat/damage outboard engine
a placard stating discharge of oil prohibited must be posted on all vessels more than __ feet in length -
(answer)26
what CFR regulations identifies prohibited spaces where oil and hazardous material are not to be stored
- (answer)33CFR155.470
what is the standard maximum ambient operating temperature for compressor drive motors -
(answer)104*F
in the vacuum gravity system, what part houses a set of inclined absorption plates - (answer)vacuum
gravity vessel
,MKC SWE Study Guide Exam 2026 – Software Engineering Concepts, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
what filter element in an OWS is used to remove small particles such as shaving and dirt from the oily
water mixture - (answer)pre-filter
before working on or removing any parts of the air compressor, you should make sure the following
conditions are completed - (answer)the compressor is completely blown down and the pressure is
relieved
before and during the operation of the R/O what type of general inspection should be conducted -
(answer)make sure the flowmeters are clear and floats are visable
which safety precaution should be observed during R/O operation - (answer)make sure all pressure
relief valves dischards are unobstructed and the release fluid is conducted to low pressure area clear of
personnel
what are the three effects of excessively worn rudder shaft bearings - (answer)1. imprecise and poor
steering response
2.excessive vibration
3. leakage through the rudder post housing
what component registers cumulative volume in gallons of permeate being produced by the R/O unit
and being used by the ship - (answer)Totalizing flow meter
normally a diesel engine start air bank has a minimum capacity for how many cold and hot starts -
(answer)1 cold and 9 hot
when conducting performance test, engines should be operated at what percentage of coat guard load -
(answer)80-90%
the ODR facilitates what type of operating data - (answer)1. trend recording
2. event recording
, MKC SWE Study Guide Exam 2026 – Software Engineering Concepts, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
3. dynamic recording
4. alarm recording
5. trip recording
what are the effects of a damaged propeller - (answer)1. lack of power
2. high fuel consumption
3. unexpected vibration
high pressure pump creates ___ to____ PSI achieve reverse osmosis - (answer)700-1000 PSI
pulsation dampener absorbs pulsations created on the discharge side of a high pressure pump consisting
of nitrogen charged rubber bladder charged to approximately - (answer)2/3 system pressure
If the low pressure switch predetermined setting isn't met (on 110's it is 5 psi) - (answer)low pressure
switch secures the high pressure pump
list the possible causes of low or variable cylinder compression - (answer)1. damaged head gasket
2. damaged pistons
3. broke or stuck piston rings
4. scored cylinder walls
5. stuck valves (four stroke)
6. Incorrectly adjusted valves(four stroke)
what are the three main areas of concern when troubleshooting a hard starting engine? - (answer)1.
ignition
2.fuel
3. compression
Prep
Within how many days of an inspection are you required to submit the new boat inspection report -
(answer)10
List the six basic safety procedures to follow when troubleshooting or repairing electrical components -
(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.
generally the crown end of the piston is slightly smaller in diameter than the skirt for what reason -
(answer)to allow for expansion and proper fit
piston ring gaps should be staggered at _ degrees to reduce gas leakage - (answer)180*
what could happen if you ignore the specific safety warning in the engine service manual -
(answer)injure yourself/people on or around the boat/damage outboard engine
a placard stating discharge of oil prohibited must be posted on all vessels more than __ feet in length -
(answer)26
what CFR regulations identifies prohibited spaces where oil and hazardous material are not to be stored
- (answer)33CFR155.470
what is the standard maximum ambient operating temperature for compressor drive motors -
(answer)104*F
in the vacuum gravity system, what part houses a set of inclined absorption plates - (answer)vacuum
gravity vessel
,MKC SWE Study Guide Exam 2026 – Software Engineering Concepts, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
what filter element in an OWS is used to remove small particles such as shaving and dirt from the oily
water mixture - (answer)pre-filter
before working on or removing any parts of the air compressor, you should make sure the following
conditions are completed - (answer)the compressor is completely blown down and the pressure is
relieved
before and during the operation of the R/O what type of general inspection should be conducted -
(answer)make sure the flowmeters are clear and floats are visable
which safety precaution should be observed during R/O operation - (answer)make sure all pressure
relief valves dischards are unobstructed and the release fluid is conducted to low pressure area clear of
personnel
what are the three effects of excessively worn rudder shaft bearings - (answer)1. imprecise and poor
steering response
2.excessive vibration
3. leakage through the rudder post housing
what component registers cumulative volume in gallons of permeate being produced by the R/O unit
and being used by the ship - (answer)Totalizing flow meter
normally a diesel engine start air bank has a minimum capacity for how many cold and hot starts -
(answer)1 cold and 9 hot
when conducting performance test, engines should be operated at what percentage of coat guard load -
(answer)80-90%
the ODR facilitates what type of operating data - (answer)1. trend recording
2. event recording
, MKC SWE Study Guide Exam 2026 – Software Engineering Concepts, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
3. dynamic recording
4. alarm recording
5. trip recording
what are the effects of a damaged propeller - (answer)1. lack of power
2. high fuel consumption
3. unexpected vibration
high pressure pump creates ___ to____ PSI achieve reverse osmosis - (answer)700-1000 PSI
pulsation dampener absorbs pulsations created on the discharge side of a high pressure pump consisting
of nitrogen charged rubber bladder charged to approximately - (answer)2/3 system pressure
If the low pressure switch predetermined setting isn't met (on 110's it is 5 psi) - (answer)low pressure
switch secures the high pressure pump
list the possible causes of low or variable cylinder compression - (answer)1. damaged head gasket
2. damaged pistons
3. broke or stuck piston rings
4. scored cylinder walls
5. stuck valves (four stroke)
6. Incorrectly adjusted valves(four stroke)
what are the three main areas of concern when troubleshooting a hard starting engine? - (answer)1.
ignition
2.fuel
3. compression
