age 1 of 125
MKC SWE EXAM 2026 - 2027
how often are JP-5 hoses renewed .......Answer.........every 2
years
as wire size increases what happens to resistence and amperage
.......Answer.........resistance goes down and amperage goes up
Non-Self Righting Small Boats less than 65 feet in length for
.......Answer.........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 .......Answer.........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.
,age 2 of 125
Weight Change Threshold .......Answer.........1/5 of 1% of full
load displacement for small boats.
TCTO Requirement for Other Assets .......Answer.........0.001 ft
center of gravity change triggers TCTO.
Changes to hull structure, space allocation, watertight integrity
or compartmentation require .......Answer. .......TCTO
Change to any system that affects spare parts allowance
require .......Answer. ....... TCTO
Fluid or Paint System Changes require .......Answer. ........TCTO
Changes that require Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC or
TEMPEST Inspection require .......Answer. ....... TCTO
Form fit or function changes require .......Answer......... TCTO
,age 3 of 125
Changes in software MODS require .......Answer. ....... TCTO
All cutter and boats operating machine machinery, Shelby
inspected how often .......Answer.........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 .......Answer.........Every 4 hours
How often should machine machinery be checked in port?
.......Answer.........Every four hours
How often should Electrical short ties be inspected?
.......Answer.........During the hours of 6 AM to 10 PM
, age 4 of 125
All propulsion machinery shall be attended during
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.......Answer.........Main engine start, warm up, securing, and during m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
other than normal operating conditions
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Coast Guard requires certified welding, brazing, and non-
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destructive task procedures to .......Answer.........Provide standard
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across Coast Guard, ensure high-quality welds, provide an
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adequate level of safety, develop a valid method to measure
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knowledge and skill, provide consistent requirements between
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organic commercial service providers
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All critical welds must be welded by a blank and inspected at a
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minimum by a blank .......Answer.........Certified Coast Guard
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welder
m.
Level two non-destructive test qualified INSPECTOR
m. m. m. m. m.
MKC SWE EXAM 2026 - 2027
how often are JP-5 hoses renewed .......Answer.........every 2
years
as wire size increases what happens to resistence and amperage
.......Answer.........resistance goes down and amperage goes up
Non-Self Righting Small Boats less than 65 feet in length for
.......Answer.........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 .......Answer.........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.
,age 2 of 125
Weight Change Threshold .......Answer.........1/5 of 1% of full
load displacement for small boats.
TCTO Requirement for Other Assets .......Answer.........0.001 ft
center of gravity change triggers TCTO.
Changes to hull structure, space allocation, watertight integrity
or compartmentation require .......Answer. .......TCTO
Change to any system that affects spare parts allowance
require .......Answer. ....... TCTO
Fluid or Paint System Changes require .......Answer. ........TCTO
Changes that require Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC or
TEMPEST Inspection require .......Answer. ....... TCTO
Form fit or function changes require .......Answer......... TCTO
,age 3 of 125
Changes in software MODS require .......Answer. ....... TCTO
All cutter and boats operating machine machinery, Shelby
inspected how often .......Answer.........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 .......Answer.........Every 4 hours
How often should machine machinery be checked in port?
.......Answer.........Every four hours
How often should Electrical short ties be inspected?
.......Answer.........During the hours of 6 AM to 10 PM
, age 4 of 125
All propulsion machinery shall be attended during
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.......Answer.........Main engine start, warm up, securing, and during m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
other than normal operating conditions
m. m. m. m. m.
Coast Guard requires certified welding, brazing, and non-
m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
destructive task procedures to .......Answer.........Provide standard
m. m. m. m. m.
across Coast Guard, ensure high-quality welds, provide an
m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
adequate level of safety, develop a valid method to measure
m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
knowledge and skill, provide consistent requirements between
m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
organic commercial service providers
m. m. m. m.
All critical welds must be welded by a blank and inspected at a
m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
minimum by a blank .......Answer.........Certified Coast Guard
m. m. m. m. m. m. m.
welder
m.
Level two non-destructive test qualified INSPECTOR
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