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MKC SWE Study Guide – 2025/2026 | 250+ Verified Questions & Answers | Coast Guard, Engineering, SCBA, Valves, Hydraulics

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This comprehensive MKC SWE Study Guide contains over 250 exam-style questions and 100% verified correct answers, updated for the 2025/2026 Senior Enlisted (MKC) Service-Wide Exam (SWE). The guide is tailored for Machinery Technicians (MK) in the U.S. Coast Guard, preparing for advancement through in-depth understanding of technical systems, maintenance standards, and operational procedures. The questions are presented in a clear Q&A format and cover a broad range of critical knowledge areas for the MKC SWE, including: Mechanical & Hydraulic Systems: Valve types, hydraulic actuators, oil/water separators, heat exchangers, pumps, vibration dampeners Engineering Fundamentals: Electromagnetic induction, piston ring functions, AC/DC systems, engine diagnostics, lubrication systems Safety & Equipment Standards: SCBA indicators, risk management steps, corrosion prevention, hose shelf life, pressure testing Maintenance Protocols & NSTM References: NSTM chapters (233, 556), maintenance intervals, dry-docking, depot-level responsibilities Administrative & General Coast Guard Knowledge: Inventory protocols, corrosion programs (CPAC), OBTT certification, national ensign history This document is ideal for: Active duty and reserve Coast Guard members preparing for the MKC SWE Students in military technical training programs or maritime academies Learners in mechanical engineering technology, marine engineering, or naval architecture programs Vocational and certificate programs related to marine systems, maintenance, or hydraulics This study guide reflects the type of technical depth and operational context found in actual SWE exams. It serves both as a daily review tool and as a high-impact prep document for final study sessions. Keywords: MKC SWE, Coast Guard advancement, machinery technician exam, hydraulic systems, SCBA indicators, engine maintenance, valve types, NSTM 233, SWE 2025 study guide, corrosion control, fuel systems, engineering Q&A, heat exchanger types, military engineering exam, Coast Guard prep

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MKC SWE Study Guide (MKC Knight
Donation) 2025/2026 Exam Questions
and Correct Answers | New Update



Types of gate valves - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Parallel and wedge


CAGE code - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Commercial and government entity code


Hard fouling in a heat exchanger - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Deposits that

significantly reduce heat transfer efficiency.


Hydraulic actuator bench test pressure - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔On and one half

times the operating pressure and hold for five minutes


Modes of operation on Ultra-Sep OWS - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Operate and clean

mode


Component boosting pressure in Ultra Sep OWS - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Process

Pump

,Ensign changes since 1776 - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔26


Improperly seated piston rings indication - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Dull appearance

and may have areas of black carbon where blow by is occurring.


Checks for properly seated piston rings - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Visual and

operational parameters.


AC generator windings touching - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Open Circuit


Process of converting mechanical energy to electrical energy - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Electromagnetic induction.


NSTM chapter for DEMPS maintenance - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Not specified in

the notes.


SSS in clutches - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Not specified in the notes.


Brakes used in gas turbines - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Disk brake


Hydraulic filter change frequency on jet drive powered HPU - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Not specified in the notes.


Types of line shaft bearings - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Ring-oiled and disc-oiled

, Max angle on the E-BAC unit for operation - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Not specified

in the notes.


Fuel sample test before acceptance - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Clear and bright


Fluid spec for hot flushing on L/O systems - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔MIL-PRF


Torque for pressure vessel end cap on village marine R/O - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Do not overtighten


Dew point in HVAC unit - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The point at which condensation

develops.


Oil filter on HP air compressor - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Compression cylinders are

open to the crankcase.


Minimum PPM of bromine in shoreside unit - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔0


Green lights on HUD of SCBA mask - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2 means ¾-full


Next step after Evaluation in risk management process - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Not specified in the notes.


Certifying OBTT members onboard - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔CO/OIC




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