Question 104General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) Stability. Stability in a speed control governor refers to the ability of the governor to maintain the prime mover's speed without hunting or oscillating. A stable governor can quickly respond to changes in load and maintain the desired engine speed, without excessive variation or instability. This is an important characteristic for marine propulsion systems to ensure smooth and efficient operation. The other answer choices are not as directly relevant to the concept of a governor's ability to maintain speed without hunting. Sensitivity refers to the governor's responsiveness, dead band refers to a range of speed variation allowed before the governor takes action, and promptness refers to the speed of the governor's response, but stability is the key term that represents the overall consistency and reliability of the speed control.