CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 7 Q1

1 / 10

If the UMS system fails to provide reliable data, what action should be taken with respect to the Chief Engineer?

D) Delegate responsibility for the UMS to an assistant

A) Notify the Chief Engineer of the UMS issues and suggested actions

C) Ignore the issue as long as the vessel is operating normally

B) Wait for a routine report period to mention it

2 / 10

If the UMS system starts giving false alarms, what action should be taken to ensure the vessel’s safe operation?

B) Increase the frequency of manual machinery checks

D) Reduce crew monitoring frequency

C) Ignore the alarms temporarily

A) Continue normal operations without adjustments

3 / 10

What is a likely cause of continuous false alarms in the UMS monitoring system?

D) Consistent use of backup systems

A) Frequent cleaning of the control panel

C) Properly maintained electrical insulation

B) Sensor malfunction or calibration issues

4 / 10

Which of the following issues could lead to inaccurate data printouts and false alarms in the UMS?

B) Corrupted software or outdated system firmware

C) Normal wear and tear on non-critical machinery

D) Manual operation without monitoring

A) Excessive lubricant use in the engine

5 / 10

When the UMS system provides unreliable data, what is an immediate action to improve monitoring?

C) Minimizing bridge communication to reduce interference

A) Conducting physical inspections of machinery spaces more frequently

D) Disconnecting the main power to the UMS

B) Ignoring the data issues and proceeding with routine work

6 / 10

In case of ongoing UMS system errors, what should be done to ensure alarm information is accessible to the bridge crew?

A) Use the ship's PA system to announce any alarms

C) Avoid communicating to reduce potential interference

B) Manually communicate important machinery statuses to the bridge crew regularly

D) Ignore the alarms until the system is repaired

7 / 10

Which of the following could result in incorrect data printouts from the UMS system?

A) Power fluctuations affecting data processing

B) Regular maintenance of the main engine

D) Routine cargo handling

C) Absence of crew in the machinery spaces

8 / 10

Which of the following might cause the UMS system to show false data?

D) System cleaning by the crew

C) Routine inspection of fire alarms

A) Stable weather conditions

B) Interference from other electronic systems on board

9 / 10

What should the engineering team do to address the issue of false alarms in the UMS system?

D) Disable the alarm system

C) Decrease overall maintenance frequency

B) Conduct a diagnostic check on the UMS system

A) Leave the alarms as they are until the next maintenance period

10 / 10

What is a possible cause for the UMS system on a ship to start giving false alarms and incorrect data printouts?

B) Excessive engine vibration causing fuel filter blockage

C) High-temperature readings due to weather

A) Loose wiring connections in the control system

D) Inaccurate crew entries in the logbook

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