MKC SWE Study Questions and answers
Latest 2025 Graded A+
what are the effects of a damaged propeller - ANSWER-1. lack of power
2. high fuel consumption
3. unexpected vibration
high pressure pump creates ___ to____ PSI achieve reverse osmosis - ANSWER-700-
1000 PSI
pulsation dampener absorbs pulsations created on the discharge side of a high
pressure pump consisting of nitrogen charged rubber bladder charged to approximately
- ANSWER-2/3 system pressure
If the low pressure switch predetermined setting isn't met (on 110's it is 5 psi) -
ANSWER-low pressure switch secures the high pressure pump
list the possible causes of low or variable cylinder compression - 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)
what are the three main areas of concern when troubleshooting a hard starting engine?
- ANSWER-1. ignition
2.fuel
3. compression
what are the seven primary indicators for completing DEMPs? - ANSWER-1. cylinder
compression pressure
2.cylinder firing pressure
3.cylinder exhaust temperature
4. crankcase vacuum
5. intake manifold pressure
6. exhaust back-pressure
7. L/O consumption
ODR will record data automatically for all files under what circumstances - ANSWER-as
long as ODR is turned on
,propulsion units are also known as what three other common terms - ANSWER-1.
reduction gears
2. transmissions
3. marine gears
what analytical tools are used to help in the determination of an engines center section?
- ANSWER-1. full power trials
2. observation of engine operating characteristics
3. spectrochemical analysis of the L/O
4. observation and analysis of trends found in engine operating parameters
5. physical inspection of engine componets
how does the overspeed trip usually cut off fuel to the engine? - ANSWER-by isolating
the governor from its oil supply, causing it to travel to the no fuel position or it can
override the governor and directly trip the fuel rack to the no fuel position
how does the governor adjust the amount of fuel delivered to the engine - ANSWER-by
adjusting the position of the fuel rack
list the functions of the fuel injector - ANSWER-1. accurately times the moment of fuel
injection
2. atomizes the fuel for vaporization and mixing with the air in the combustion chamber
3. meter and injects the required amount of fuel to maintain engine speed and load
4. creates the high pressure required for proper fuel injection
when creating a maintenance schedule, the first thing you should choose from the
maintenance menu is - ANSWER-schedules
adding or editing detailed information on an update of a local maintenance procedure
includes - ANSWER-consumables
the unit operation schedule is used to - ANSWER-provide an overview of the units
operating schedule
after you have opened the maintenance schedule when assigning a local maintenance
task to the maintenance schedule you will need to ensure that you are in the -
ANSWER-update mode
initializing the master task will activate the maintenance task which will be put in the
maintenance scheduler and will also - ANSWER-link the master task to the
maintenance procedure
how does the governor control speed? - ANSWER-by regulating the amount of fuel
supplied to the engine.
, when using the intake manifold pressure as a primary indicator, it is especially important
to duplicate what two settings when you are taking intake and exhaust manifold
pressures - ANSWER-duplicate RPM and load setting
what is the main purpose of the reduction gear - ANSWER-the reduction gear transmits
power from the driving gear to the driven gear
how often should oil be replaced - ANSWER-1000 hours
what is the max diametric bearing clearance allowed for a 2" round shaft - ANSWER-
.050
list the three major sub-assemblies that make a reduction gear - ANSWER-1. forward
clutch group
2. reverse clutch group
3. output shaft group
what should you use to clean oil strainers - ANSWER-clean diesel fuel
DEMPs five aids used monitoring performance - ANSWER-1. full power trails
2. observation of engine operating characteristics
3. periodic spectra chemical analysis and trending of L.O
4. DEMP performance monitoring observation and analysis of the trends of certain
engine operating parameters
5. physical inspection of engine components
many electronic components will be damaged from static electrical charges less than
___ volts - ANSWER-1,000
a small piece of plastic and metal that is placed across two circuit ends to make a
connection or is removed to break a connection - ANSWER-jumper
which electronic device is commonly red, green, or yellow and can be used to indicate
the operational status of an electronic component - ANSWER-light emitting diode
electronic components such as transistors, resistors, and micro processors are mounted
on - ANSWER-printed circuit boards
when updating local maintenance tasks which menu should you select to add items or
make edits for items in the list parts field - ANSWER-options
if the local maintenance procedures are updated it is mandatory that these changes are
also applied to the - ANSWER-master tasks
Latest 2025 Graded A+
what are the effects of a damaged propeller - ANSWER-1. lack of power
2. high fuel consumption
3. unexpected vibration
high pressure pump creates ___ to____ PSI achieve reverse osmosis - ANSWER-700-
1000 PSI
pulsation dampener absorbs pulsations created on the discharge side of a high
pressure pump consisting of nitrogen charged rubber bladder charged to approximately
- ANSWER-2/3 system pressure
If the low pressure switch predetermined setting isn't met (on 110's it is 5 psi) -
ANSWER-low pressure switch secures the high pressure pump
list the possible causes of low or variable cylinder compression - 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)
what are the three main areas of concern when troubleshooting a hard starting engine?
- ANSWER-1. ignition
2.fuel
3. compression
what are the seven primary indicators for completing DEMPs? - ANSWER-1. cylinder
compression pressure
2.cylinder firing pressure
3.cylinder exhaust temperature
4. crankcase vacuum
5. intake manifold pressure
6. exhaust back-pressure
7. L/O consumption
ODR will record data automatically for all files under what circumstances - ANSWER-as
long as ODR is turned on
,propulsion units are also known as what three other common terms - ANSWER-1.
reduction gears
2. transmissions
3. marine gears
what analytical tools are used to help in the determination of an engines center section?
- ANSWER-1. full power trials
2. observation of engine operating characteristics
3. spectrochemical analysis of the L/O
4. observation and analysis of trends found in engine operating parameters
5. physical inspection of engine componets
how does the overspeed trip usually cut off fuel to the engine? - ANSWER-by isolating
the governor from its oil supply, causing it to travel to the no fuel position or it can
override the governor and directly trip the fuel rack to the no fuel position
how does the governor adjust the amount of fuel delivered to the engine - ANSWER-by
adjusting the position of the fuel rack
list the functions of the fuel injector - ANSWER-1. accurately times the moment of fuel
injection
2. atomizes the fuel for vaporization and mixing with the air in the combustion chamber
3. meter and injects the required amount of fuel to maintain engine speed and load
4. creates the high pressure required for proper fuel injection
when creating a maintenance schedule, the first thing you should choose from the
maintenance menu is - ANSWER-schedules
adding or editing detailed information on an update of a local maintenance procedure
includes - ANSWER-consumables
the unit operation schedule is used to - ANSWER-provide an overview of the units
operating schedule
after you have opened the maintenance schedule when assigning a local maintenance
task to the maintenance schedule you will need to ensure that you are in the -
ANSWER-update mode
initializing the master task will activate the maintenance task which will be put in the
maintenance scheduler and will also - ANSWER-link the master task to the
maintenance procedure
how does the governor control speed? - ANSWER-by regulating the amount of fuel
supplied to the engine.
, when using the intake manifold pressure as a primary indicator, it is especially important
to duplicate what two settings when you are taking intake and exhaust manifold
pressures - ANSWER-duplicate RPM and load setting
what is the main purpose of the reduction gear - ANSWER-the reduction gear transmits
power from the driving gear to the driven gear
how often should oil be replaced - ANSWER-1000 hours
what is the max diametric bearing clearance allowed for a 2" round shaft - ANSWER-
.050
list the three major sub-assemblies that make a reduction gear - ANSWER-1. forward
clutch group
2. reverse clutch group
3. output shaft group
what should you use to clean oil strainers - ANSWER-clean diesel fuel
DEMPs five aids used monitoring performance - ANSWER-1. full power trails
2. observation of engine operating characteristics
3. periodic spectra chemical analysis and trending of L.O
4. DEMP performance monitoring observation and analysis of the trends of certain
engine operating parameters
5. physical inspection of engine components
many electronic components will be damaged from static electrical charges less than
___ volts - ANSWER-1,000
a small piece of plastic and metal that is placed across two circuit ends to make a
connection or is removed to break a connection - ANSWER-jumper
which electronic device is commonly red, green, or yellow and can be used to indicate
the operational status of an electronic component - ANSWER-light emitting diode
electronic components such as transistors, resistors, and micro processors are mounted
on - ANSWER-printed circuit boards
when updating local maintenance tasks which menu should you select to add items or
make edits for items in the list parts field - ANSWER-options
if the local maintenance procedures are updated it is mandatory that these changes are
also applied to the - ANSWER-master tasks
