MARPOW
Prelim Activity #1
30 multiple-choice questions about the main engine of a marine diesel engine and its parts:
1. Which of the following is the primary function of the main engine on a ship?
A. To generate electricity
B. To propel the ship
C. To produce compressed air
D. To operate deck machinery
2. What is the main purpose of the cylinder liner in a marine diesel engine?
A. To support the crankshaft
B. To form the combustion chamber and guide the piston
C. To lubricate the engine
D. To cool the cylinder head
3. What component connects the piston to the crankshaft?
A. Camshaft
B. Flywheel
C. Connecting rod
D. Crosshead
4. Which part of a marine diesel engine stores rotational energy to maintain smooth
operation?
A. Piston
B. Flywheel
C. Camshaft
D. Governor
5. The main function of the fuel injector is to:
A. Mix fuel with air
B. Compress the fuel
C. Spray fuel into the combustion chamber at high pressure
D. Measure fuel consumption
6. What is the function of the exhaust valve in a marine diesel engine?
A. To allow air into the cylinder
B. To allow burnt gases to escape from the cylinder
C. To regulate lubrication
D. To cool the piston
7. Which component controls the timing of the fuel injection and valve operation?
A. Camshaft
B. Crankshaft
C. Piston rings
D. Flywheel
8. What is the function of piston rings?
A. To hold the piston in place
B. To seal the combustion chamber and prevent gas leakage
C. To guide the piston rod
D. To control the camshaft
9. The crankshaft converts:
A. Rotational motion to reciprocating motion
B. Heat energy to electrical energy
C. Reciprocating motion of pistons into rotational motion
D. Fuel pressure into motion
10. Which of the following cools the cylinder liner?
A. Lubricating oil
B. Fresh water or seawater
C. Fuel oil
D. Exhaust gas
11. The purpose of the crosshead in a large marine diesel engine is to:
A. Connect the crankshaft and camshaft
B. Separate the piston from the connecting rod
C. Convert rotary motion to linear motion
D. Support the flywheel
12. What is the function of the scavenge air system?
A. To ignite the fuel
B. To supply fresh air into the cylinder for combustion
C. To inject fuel
D. To cool the exhaust gas
13. What is the function of the governor in a diesel engine?
A. To control engine temperature
B. To control engine speed by regulating fuel supply
C. To regulate exhaust pressure
D. To maintain oil level
14. Which component is responsible for opening and closing the intake and exhaust valves?
A. Flywheel
B. Camshaft
C. Fuel pump
D. Cylinder head
15. What is the primary function of the cylinder head?
A. To cover the crankshaft
B. To close the top of the cylinder and house valves/injectors
C. To store lubricating oil
D. To support the connecting rod
16. Which part supports and rotates with the crankshaft to reduce friction?
A. Crosshead
B. Main bearings
C. Flywheel
D. Cylinder liner
17. What type of fuel is mainly used in marine diesel engines?
A. Gasoline
B. Heavy fuel oil (HFO)
C. Jet fuel
D. Natural gas only
18. The term "Top Dead Center" (TDC) refers to:
A. The lowest point of piston travel
B. The highest point of piston travel
C. The middle position of piston travel
D. The position where valves are open
19. The term "Bottom Dead Center" (BDC) refers to:
A. The highest point of piston travel
B. The point where ignition occurs
C. The lowest point of piston travel
D. The point of maximum compression
20. Which of the following parts is directly attached to the piston rod in a crosshead engine?
A. Camshaft
B. Crosshead
C. Flywheel
D. Cylinder head
21. What is the purpose of the thrust bearing in the main engine?
A. To reduce piston friction
B. To absorb axial thrust from the propeller shaft
C. To hold the crankshaft in place
D. To support the camshaft
22. The indicator valve on a marine engine is used to:
A. Adjust the fuel injection timing
B. Measure cylinder pressure during operation
C. Cool the cylinder head
D. Control scavenge air pressure
23. What does the turning gear of a marine engine do?
A. It helps rotate the crankshaft slowly for maintenance or starting
B. It pumps fuel to the injectors
C. It engages the propeller shaft
D. It lubricates the bearings
24. What is the purpose of the starting air system in a large marine diesel engine?
A. To cool the engine before start
B. To ignite the fuel
C. To provide initial rotation to start the engine
D. To lubricate the cylinders
25. Which of the following is a two-stroke engine feature?
A. Needs a separate valve timing system
B. Uses scavenge ports instead of intake valves
C. Completes one power cycle every two crankshaft revolutions
D. Has no exhaust system
26. The main bearing caps are used to:
A. Support the crankshaft and hold it in position
B. Cover the combustion chamber
C. Adjust piston height
D. Secure the camshaft
27. What is the function of the turbocharger in marine diesel engines?
A. To start the engine
B. To compress scavenge air and increase engine efficiency
C. To regulate exhaust temperature
D. To inject fuel
28. The crankcase in a diesel engine is primarily used to:
A. House the camshaft
B. Store cooling water
C. Enclose the crankshaft and main bearings
D. Control exhaust emissions
29. What is the purpose of the oil scraper ring in a piston?
A. To compress fuel-air mixture
B. To scrape excess oil from cylinder walls
C. To inject oil into the cylinder
D. To hold the piston pin
30. Which component of the marine diesel engine transmits power to the ship’s propeller?
A. Piston rod
B. Crankshaft and shafting
C. Camshaft
D. Cylinder head
