CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 11 Q1

1 / 10

What type of maintenance might be acceptable without prior scheduling if safety is compromised?

D) Replacing non-essential light fixtures

B) Routine painting

A) Adjusting the ship’s itinerary

C) Emergency repair of a malfunctioning generator

2 / 10

Which of the following is a key reason for implementing a planned maintenance system on a vessel?

C) To increase the workload of the engineering team

A) To reduce the need for maintenance altogether

D) To avoid purchasing spare parts in advance

B) To ensure regular, systematic checks and minimize equipment failure

3 / 10

What is one of the benefits of having a planned maintenance system in terms of cost?

C) It guarantees no machinery will ever break down

D) It prevents the need for inspections by third-party surveyors

B) It allows for the scheduling of bulk spare part orders, potentially reducing costs

A) It completely eliminates maintenance costs

4 / 10

What is a common reason for unscheduled maintenance due to material defects?

A) Manufacturing flaws in replacement parts that cause premature failure

C) Lack of planned maintenance

B) Excessive training of engineering crew

D) Regular inspections of parts

5 / 10

Which of the following is an acceptable example of unscheduled maintenance?

C) Scheduling maintenance tasks more frequently

D) Changing the entire planned maintenance system

A) Overhauling all engines every month

B) Immediate repair of an essential pump that has failed unexpectedly

6 / 10

Which of the following could cause unscheduled maintenance due to human error?

A) Operating machinery beyond its specified limits

D) Preventing unauthorized access to equipment

B) Regularly checking equipment for issues

C) Adhering strictly to operating guidelines

7 / 10

Why might environmental conditions lead to unscheduled maintenance?

B) Because planned maintenance covers only operational wear and tear

A) Because they can accelerate equipment wear, requiring more frequent attention

D) Because unscheduled maintenance is cheaper in harsh environments

C) Because environmental conditions do not affect machinery

8 / 10

How does a planned maintenance system improve the safety of machinery operation?

B) By ensuring that maintenance is only conducted when equipment fails

D) By allowing non-engineering crew to perform maintenance

A) By reducing the amount of fuel used by the equipment

C) By ensuring that equipment is regularly checked and repaired as necessary

9 / 10

How does a planned maintenance system assist with regulatory compliance?

C) It reduces the need for operational procedures

B) It ensures all machinery and equipment meet safety and operational standards required by regulations

D) It allows for more flexible operation hours

A) It removes the need for inspections

10 / 10

Which of the following would likely necessitate unscheduled maintenance?

D) Extended periods of routine operation without any issues

A) Scheduled maintenance tasks being completed ahead of time

C) Unexpected machinery failure

B) Normal wear and tear that is detected during planned maintenance

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