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Which of the following correctly lists the four strokes of a typical marine diesel engine in the correct sequence?
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Marine Engine Theory (AEC1): Engine Principles revision questions
7 Marine Engine Theory (AEC1): Engine Principles questions sit in the Amidships bank, each written in plain English and explained rather than just marked. This page shows a sample you can work through right now. The topic appears in AEC Marine Engine.
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Sample questions
Answer in your head first, then reveal. If the explanation surprises you, that is the topic to drill.
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Why is a diesel engine correctly described as a 'compression ignition' engine?
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What process occurs during the 'power' stroke of the four-stroke diesel cycle?
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How this topic is examined
The bank splits Marine Engine Theory (AEC1): Engine Principles across 0 recall questions, 0 applied questions and 0 harder judgement questions. Recall gets you the marks you cannot afford to drop; the applied and judgement questions are where candidates lose the exam. Work the recall until it is automatic, then spend your time on the rest.
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