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MKC SWE USCG Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
What section of CCM is BECCEs under?
Correct Answer
2
Question 2
What causes a boiler with fuel gun injector to pulsate?
Correct Answer
Pressurized combustion chamber
Question 3
Who is convening authority for hull board on cutters in CG yards?
Correct Answer
NESU
Question 4
Purpose of vane on outboard piston?
Correct Answer
Allow cross flow
Question 5
What amount of PSI is decreased by each compression ring on a piston?
Correct Answer
1/2 PSI above the ring
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Question 6
Outboard engine trim turns easy to port, adjust trim tab to what?
Correct Answer
Starboard
Question 7
If boiler makeup feed water has a TDS of 500 PPM, what is allowable upper limit?
Correct Answer
1000 PPM
Question 8
Shelf life of bromine cartridge?
Correct Answer
2 years
Question 9
What do you do if a thrust bearing collar is scored?
Correct Answer
Resurface it.
Question 10
Mainspace fire out of control, evacuate all personnel and do what to ventilation.
Correct Answer
Secure it.
Question 11
How long will an aux boiler have to be secured before blow downs?
Correct Answer
2 hours
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MKC SWE USCG Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
What section of CCM is BECCEs under?
Correct Answer
2
Question 2
What causes a boiler with fuel gun injector to pulsate?
Correct Answer
Pressurized combustion chamber
Question 3
Who is convening authority for hull board on cutters in CG yards?
Correct Answer
NESU
Question 4
Purpose of vane on outboard piston?
Correct Answer
Allow cross flow
Question 5
What amount of PSI is decreased by each compression ring on a piston?
Correct Answer
1/2 PSI above the ring
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, 9/27/25, 9:00 AM MKC SWE USCG <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">45+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Questions | Verified …
Question 6
Outboard engine trim turns easy to port, adjust trim tab to what?
Correct Answer
Starboard
Question 7
If boiler makeup feed water has a TDS of 500 PPM, what is allowable upper limit?
Correct Answer
1000 PPM
Question 8
Shelf life of bromine cartridge?
Correct Answer
2 years
Question 9
What do you do if a thrust bearing collar is scored?
Correct Answer
Resurface it.
Question 10
Mainspace fire out of control, evacuate all personnel and do what to ventilation.
Correct Answer
Secure it.
Question 11
How long will an aux boiler have to be secured before blow downs?
Correct Answer
2 hours
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