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Ship Engineer Practice Test

Check what you know about the ship engineer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on ship engineer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A purifier:
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Answer: Cleans fuel and oil. Equipment.

Question 2 of 15The chief engineer:
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Answer: Leads the engine department. Role.

Question 3 of 15If a generator fails:
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Answer: Start the standby. Response.

Question 4 of 15QMED is:
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Answer: An engine crew rating. Rating.

Question 5 of 15Order parts:
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Answer: Weeks ahead. Planning.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Merchant Mariner Credential.”
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Answer: MMC. MMC: Merchant Mariner Credential.

Question 7 of 15What does “Main engine” mean?
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Answer: Propulsion engine.. Main engine: Propulsion engine.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Head of engine department.”
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Answer: Chief engineer. Chief engineer: Head of engine department.

Question 9 of 15What does “Planned maintenance system” mean?
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Answer: Scheduled upkeep.. Planned maintenance system: Scheduled upkeep.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Lowest part of the hull.”
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Answer: Bilge. Bilge: Lowest part of the hull.

Question 11 of 15What does “Oiler” mean?
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Answer: Engine crew member.. Oiler: Engine crew member.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cleans fuel and oil.”
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Answer: Purifier. Purifier: Cleans fuel and oil.

Question 13 of 15What does “Starboard” mean?
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Answer: Right side of a vessel.. Starboard: Right side of a vessel.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Qualified member of engine department.”
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Answer: QMED. QMED: Qualified member of engine department.

Question 15 of 15What does “TWIC” mean?
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Answer: Transportation Worker Identification Credential.. TWIC: Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

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