Topic practice — Engineering

Focused practice on one topic, with instant feedback after every question.

The topics

• Engine principles (17 questions) — Internal combustion, compression ignition, strokes and pressure charging
• Engine parts (16 questions) — Piston, crankshaft, valves and flywheel
• Fuel system (27 questions) — Injection, injectors, fuel supply, filters and bleeding
• Lubrication and oil (21 questions) — Oil pressure, oil level, filters and lubrication faults
• Cooling system (18 questions) — Fresh water and raw water, thermostat, heat exchanger and temperature
• Pumps (11 questions) — Centrifugal, piston, Jabsco-type and bilge pumps
• Electrical system (23 questions) — Battery, alternator, starter motor and fuses
• Propulsion and propeller (15 questions) — Gearbox, shaft, pitch, diameter and thrust
• Operating routine (9 questions) — Checks before and after starting, shutdown and the control panel
• Fault-finding (11 questions) — An engine that will not start, stops, misfires or overheats
• Safety and fire (3 questions) — Fighting an engine-room fire and conditions for ignition
• Calculations and units (7 questions) — Power, volume, horsepower and temperature conversions