BECC Mod 2 study guide final exam
questions and answer
What is gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pounds
per square inch absolute (PSIA)
What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER-14.7 PSIA
What does a differential gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Difference between 2
separate points. Known as PSID
What does a duplex gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures and displays
pressure readings simultaneously from 2 points
What does a vacuum gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure pressure lower
than atmospheric pressure
What does a compound gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures both above
and below atmospheric pressure
What does a simplex gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures pressure from
1 location
Which gauge is constructed of 2 Bourdon Tubes and 1 needle? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Differential gauge
Which gauge is constructed of 2 Bourdon Tubes and 2 needles? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Duplex gauge
What is a vacuum gauge measured in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inches of water or
inches of Mercury (InHg)
What measuring device uses 2 dissimilar metals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bimetallic
expansion
Which thermometer is also known as a distant reading thermometer? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Filled system thermometer
What does a filled system thermometer consists of? - CORRECT ANSWER-A hollow
metal sensing bulb at one end of a small bore tube. The other end is connected to a
Bourdon tube
, What is the oldest, simplest, most widely used thermometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Liquid-in-glass thermometer
What thermometer is used to measure temperatures between 300 degrees and 3000
degrees - CORRECT ANSWER-Pyrometer
What are 3 types of direct liquid level indicators? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sounding
tape, sounding rule, sight glass
What does a sounding tape consists of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measuring tape
attached to and wound to a drum with a non- sparking plumb bob on the end
What is the most commonly used sensor by the Navy? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Magnetic float type
What is the main type of Indirect Reading Device that you will see for measuring liquid
levels? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tank Level Indicator
What are the 3 major components of the magnetic float type? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fluid level detection device, Receiver device, Remote level indicator
What are the 2 legal records maintained by the engineering department? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Engineering Log and Bell Book/Log
How long are legal documents kept onboard ship? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 years
What is the daily log that records which equipment is in operation, casualties to
equipment or personnel, and any general information that affects the engineering plant?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The engineering Log
Where are speed changes recorded? - CORRECT ANSWER-The bell book
Which report contains lists of liquids onboard such as fuels, lubricating oil and fresh
water? - CORRECT ANSWER-The fuel and water report
What log shows the existing material conditions for readiness and is maintained in
Damage Control Central? - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage Control Closure log
Which record provides information about unusual maintenance problems and ensures
that service calls are handled properly? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Trouble Call record
What is included in the trouble call record? - CORRECT ANSWER-Time received,
nature of problem, who is assigned to correct the problem and time completed
How long is the operating log kept onboard? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 months
questions and answer
What is gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pounds
per square inch absolute (PSIA)
What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - CORRECT ANSWER-14.7 PSIA
What does a differential gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Difference between 2
separate points. Known as PSID
What does a duplex gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures and displays
pressure readings simultaneously from 2 points
What does a vacuum gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure pressure lower
than atmospheric pressure
What does a compound gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures both above
and below atmospheric pressure
What does a simplex gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures pressure from
1 location
Which gauge is constructed of 2 Bourdon Tubes and 1 needle? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Differential gauge
Which gauge is constructed of 2 Bourdon Tubes and 2 needles? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Duplex gauge
What is a vacuum gauge measured in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inches of water or
inches of Mercury (InHg)
What measuring device uses 2 dissimilar metals? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bimetallic
expansion
Which thermometer is also known as a distant reading thermometer? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Filled system thermometer
What does a filled system thermometer consists of? - CORRECT ANSWER-A hollow
metal sensing bulb at one end of a small bore tube. The other end is connected to a
Bourdon tube
, What is the oldest, simplest, most widely used thermometer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Liquid-in-glass thermometer
What thermometer is used to measure temperatures between 300 degrees and 3000
degrees - CORRECT ANSWER-Pyrometer
What are 3 types of direct liquid level indicators? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sounding
tape, sounding rule, sight glass
What does a sounding tape consists of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measuring tape
attached to and wound to a drum with a non- sparking plumb bob on the end
What is the most commonly used sensor by the Navy? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Magnetic float type
What is the main type of Indirect Reading Device that you will see for measuring liquid
levels? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tank Level Indicator
What are the 3 major components of the magnetic float type? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fluid level detection device, Receiver device, Remote level indicator
What are the 2 legal records maintained by the engineering department? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Engineering Log and Bell Book/Log
How long are legal documents kept onboard ship? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 years
What is the daily log that records which equipment is in operation, casualties to
equipment or personnel, and any general information that affects the engineering plant?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The engineering Log
Where are speed changes recorded? - CORRECT ANSWER-The bell book
Which report contains lists of liquids onboard such as fuels, lubricating oil and fresh
water? - CORRECT ANSWER-The fuel and water report
What log shows the existing material conditions for readiness and is maintained in
Damage Control Central? - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage Control Closure log
Which record provides information about unusual maintenance problems and ensures
that service calls are handled properly? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Trouble Call record
What is included in the trouble call record? - CORRECT ANSWER-Time received,
nature of problem, who is assigned to correct the problem and time completed
How long is the operating log kept onboard? - CORRECT ANSWER-6 months
