CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 7 Q1

1 / 10

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

C) Routine inspection of fire alarms

A) Stable weather conditions

D) System cleaning by the crew

B) Interference from other electronic systems on board

2 / 10

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

A) Power fluctuations affecting data processing

C) Absence of crew in the machinery spaces

D) Routine cargo handling

B) Regular maintenance of the main engine

3 / 10

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

C) Avoid communicating to reduce potential interference

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

D) Ignore the alarms until the system is repaired

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

4 / 10

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

A) Continue normal operations without adjustments

D) Reduce crew monitoring frequency

C) Ignore the alarms temporarily

B) Increase the frequency of manual machinery checks

5 / 10

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

B) Ignoring the data issues and proceeding with routine work

D) Disconnecting the main power to the UMS

A) Conducting physical inspections of machinery spaces more frequently

C) Minimizing bridge communication to reduce interference

6 / 10

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

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

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

B) Wait for a routine report period to mention it

D) Delegate responsibility for the UMS to an assistant

7 / 10

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

C) Decrease overall maintenance frequency

B) Conduct a diagnostic check on the UMS system

D) Disable the alarm system

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

8 / 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B) Corrupted software or outdated system firmware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

9 / 10

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

B) Sensor malfunction or calibration issues

A) Frequent cleaning of the control panel

D) Consistent use of backup systems

C) Properly maintained electrical insulation

10 / 10

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

D) Inaccurate crew entries in the logbook

A) Loose wiring connections in the control system

C) High-temperature readings due to weather

B) Excessive engine vibration causing fuel filter blockage

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