Engine and Propulsion Quiz

What does RPM stand for in the context of an engine?

• Revolutions per minute

• Rates per minute

• Rotations per minute

• Revolutions power measurement

How many control systems of the main engine onboard a vessel?

What does 'critical RPM' refer to in an engine or machinery context?

• The optimal operating speed for fuel efficiency

• The minimum speed required for the engine to start

• The speed at which vibrations increase significantly

• The maximum power output of an engine

How long in advance does the bridge team commonly give notice to the engine department for preparation of the engine?

• 2 hours and 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• 2 hours

How does the bridge team typically give orders to the engine room for operating the engine speed?

• Through the use of hand signals

• Through the use of sending messages

• Through the use of the telegraph

• Through the use of radio communications

Which of the following means of propulsion control is NOT considered as 'remote'?

• Engine Control Room

• Wheel House Control

• Bridge Control

• Local (Machine Side)

How can we achieve ship movement on both direction (forward & astern) without the changing the direction of the propeller shaft?

• Moving the ship in forward and astern is impossible without changing the direction of the propeller shaft.

• By means of water jet propulsion

• By means of controllable pitch propeller.

• By means of bow and stern thrusters.

In the photo is the Bridge telegraph fo propulsion control. The maneuvering control position knob is on B/C. What does B/C stand for?

• Bridge Control

• Bow Thruster Control

• Override Control

• Before Channeling

If the maneuvering control position knob is on E/C, What is the status of the ship's propulsion?

• The propulsion plant is on Engine room Control

• The propulsion is on Standby

• The propulsion is under the 2nd mate's command

• The propulsion is on Bridge Control

On the telegraph shown in the photo, what does S/B mean?

• The engine is on standby condition

• Starboard or Bow targets sighted

• The vessel is approaching the jetty on her starboard side

• Navigation officer will not use the engine