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MKC SWE EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: in the vacuum gravity system, what part houses a set of inclined absorption plates -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔vacuum gravity vessel
Question: what filter element in an OWS is used to remove small particles such as shaving and
dirt from the oily water mixture - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔pre-filter
Question: before working on or removing any parts of the air compressor, you should make
sure the following conditions are completed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the compressor is
completely blown down and the pressure is relieved
Question: before and during the operation of the R/O what type of general inspection should
be conducted - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔make sure the flowmeters are clear and floats are visable
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Question: which safety precaution should be observed during R/O operation - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔make sure all pressure relief valves dischards are unobstructed and the release
fluid is conducted to low pressure area clear of personnel
Question: what are the three effects of excessively worn rudder shaft bearings - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔1. imprecise and poor steering response
2.excessive vibration
3. leakage through the rudder post housing
Question: what component registers cumulative volume in gallons of permeate being
produced by the R/O unit and being used by the ship - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Totalizing flow
meter
Question: normally a diesel engine start air bank has a minimum capacity for how many cold
and hot starts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1 cold and 9 hot
Question: when conducting performance test, engines should be operated at what percentage
of coat guard load - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔80-90%
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Question: the ODR facilitates what type of operating data - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. trend
recording
2. event recording
3. dynamic recording
4. alarm recording
5. trip recording
Question: what are the effects of a damaged propeller - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. lack of power
2. high fuel consumption
3. unexpected vibration
Question: high pressure pump creates ___ to____ PSI achieve reverse osmosis - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔700-1000 PSI
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Question: pulsation dampener absorbs pulsations created on the discharge side of a high
pressure pump consisting of nitrogen charged rubber bladder charged to approximately -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2/3 system pressure
Question: If the low pressure switch predetermined setting isn't met (on 110's it is 5 psi) -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔low pressure switch secures the high pressure pump
Question: list the possible causes of low or variable cylinder compression - CORRECT
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)
Question: what are the three main areas of concern when troubleshooting a hard starting
engine? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. ignition
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MKC SWE EXAM LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: in the vacuum gravity system, what part houses a set of inclined absorption plates -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔vacuum gravity vessel
Question: what filter element in an OWS is used to remove small particles such as shaving and
dirt from the oily water mixture - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔pre-filter
Question: before working on or removing any parts of the air compressor, you should make
sure the following conditions are completed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the compressor is
completely blown down and the pressure is relieved
Question: before and during the operation of the R/O what type of general inspection should
be conducted - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔make sure the flowmeters are clear and floats are visable
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Question: which safety precaution should be observed during R/O operation - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔make sure all pressure relief valves dischards are unobstructed and the release
fluid is conducted to low pressure area clear of personnel
Question: what are the three effects of excessively worn rudder shaft bearings - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔1. imprecise and poor steering response
2.excessive vibration
3. leakage through the rudder post housing
Question: what component registers cumulative volume in gallons of permeate being
produced by the R/O unit and being used by the ship - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Totalizing flow
meter
Question: normally a diesel engine start air bank has a minimum capacity for how many cold
and hot starts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1 cold and 9 hot
Question: when conducting performance test, engines should be operated at what percentage
of coat guard load - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔80-90%
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Question: the ODR facilitates what type of operating data - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. trend
recording
2. event recording
3. dynamic recording
4. alarm recording
5. trip recording
Question: what are the effects of a damaged propeller - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. lack of power
2. high fuel consumption
3. unexpected vibration
Question: high pressure pump creates ___ to____ PSI achieve reverse osmosis - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔700-1000 PSI
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Question: pulsation dampener absorbs pulsations created on the discharge side of a high
pressure pump consisting of nitrogen charged rubber bladder charged to approximately -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2/3 system pressure
Question: If the low pressure switch predetermined setting isn't met (on 110's it is 5 psi) -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔low pressure switch secures the high pressure pump
Question: list the possible causes of low or variable cylinder compression - CORRECT
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)
Question: what are the three main areas of concern when troubleshooting a hard starting
engine? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. ignition
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