HK Engine Operator Grade 3 Practice Questions - Hong Kong Local Engine Operator Grade 3 Certificate of Competency Exam - HK Engine Operator Grade 3 Practice Questions - Hong Kong Local Engine Operator Grade 3 Certificate of Competency Exam

Question 1

While underway, the engine cooling-water temperature gauge climbs above the maker's normal range. What is the most appropriate first action for the engine operator?

Reduce load or stop if needed, investigate cooling flow and report to the coxswain Increase engine speed to cool the engine faster Ignore the reading if oil pressure is normal Open the fuel tank vent to cool the engine

Correct Answer:

Reduce load or stop if needed, investigate cooling flow and report to the coxswain

Question 2

What does a sudden drop in lubricating-oil pressure on the engine gauge usually indicate?

That the engine is running cooler than normal A possible lubrication fault needing immediate load reduction or stop and investigation That the fuel filter has just been cleaned That the battery is fully charged

Correct Answer:

A possible lubrication fault needing immediate load reduction or stop and investigation

Question 3

On a typical small local-vessel diesel, which instrument reading is most useful for judging whether the engine is overloaded?

Only the magnetic compass heading Barometer reading in the wheelhouse Engine speed (tachometer) together with exhaust temperature or load indicators if fitted Depth sounder reading

Correct Answer:

Engine speed (tachometer) together with exhaust temperature or load indicators if fitted

Question 4

Before trusting a newly installed engine coolant-temperature gauge, what should the operator verify?

That the gauge always reads zero at full load That the gauge is painted the same colour as the oil-pressure gauge That the fuel tank is empty That the sensor is correctly fitted and the reading matches expected warm-up behaviour

Correct Answer:

That the sensor is correctly fitted and the reading matches expected warm-up behaviour

Question 5

If the engine rpm suddenly rises without a throttle change while the vessel is underway, what should the operator suspect first?

Loss of propeller load (lost or slipped prop, broken shaft) or a governor/control fault That the bilge pump has automatically started That the navigation lights have failed That the fire extinguisher needs recharging

Correct Answer:

Loss of propeller load (lost or slipped prop, broken shaft) or a governor/control fault

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