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Critical path planning is a:

Critical path planning is a:




a. Schedule drawn up to indicate the remaining operating hours of equipment
b. Method of scheduling maintenance work best suited for small plants
c. Method of scheduling maintenance outages for large plants
d. Method of determining plant output
e. Method of predicting the next equipment breakdown date.


Answer: C

Convenience assignment maintenance scheduling:

Convenience assignment maintenance scheduling:




a. Allows maintenance to be completed at the convenience of the production manager
b. Allows high pressure boiler inspections to be deferred to a three year schedule
c. Assigns maintenance work to be completed the next time the unit is out of operation for some other reason
d. Allows the maintenance staff to complete the maintenance at their convenience
e. Allows maintenance work to be completed on a semi-annual basis.



Answer: C

Safety can be promoted and willingly adhered to by a combination of the following actions.

Safety can be promoted and willingly adhered to by a combination of the following actions.



1. Having, employees attend and participate in safety meetings
2. Keeping safety posters placed throughout the plant
3. Management and supervisors setting a good example
4. Imposing stiff fines on safety lax employees


a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 3, 4
e. 2, 4.



Answer: C

One of the best methods of promoting safety is by:

One of the best methods of promoting safety is by:




a. Having employees attend safety lectures
b. Keeping safety posters placed throughout the plant
c. Setting a good example
d. Making an example of an employee who breaks safety rules or regulations
e. Enforcing safe workmanship.


Answer: C

The composition of a plant safety committee should be made from:

The composition of a plant safety committee should be made from:



a. Plant operators and maintenance personnel
b. Management, Boiler inspector and shop stewards
c. Municipal firemen and management
d. Municipal firemen, management, supervisors and operators
e. Management, supervisors, operators and laborers.



Answer: E

Critical path planning will indicate the:

Critical path planning will indicate the:



1. Man hours available to do the job
2. Trades people required too do the job
3. Tools required too complete the job
4. Parts required too complete the job


a. 1,2
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,3,4
d. 2,3,4
e. 1,2,3,4.



Answer: E

On the job safety is the responsibility of:

On the job safety is the responsibility of:



a. The employee
b. The safety committee
c. The plant management
d. The employer
e. All of the above.




Answer: E

The purpose of a review of a plan is to:

The purpose of a review of a plan is to:



1. Gain experience.
2. Recommend changes for the next time.
3. Inform other people of various problems.
4. Make a report as part of the continuous planning program.


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3,4
d. 2,3,4
e. 1,2,3,4.



Answer: E

Gantt charts are used to plan:

Gantt charts are used to plan:



1. Shift schedules.
2. Large and long overalls.
3. Holiday schedule.
4. Day to day operation of the plant.



a. 1,3
b. 1,2
c. 2,3,4
d. 1,2,3
e. 1,2,3,4.



Answer: D

If a plan gets off schedule you might have to:

If a plan gets off schedule you might have to:



1. Check to see that the plan is being followed.
2. Remove non-critical items from the plan.
3. Work overtime.
4. Re-schedule certain events.


a. 1,2,3
b. 1,2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. 2,3,4
e. 1,2,4.



Answer: B

Industrial health and safety committees are established to:

Industrial health and safety committees are established to:




a. See that boilers are inspected as required.
b. Comply with boiler insurance companies.
c. Satisfy Worker's Compensation Board requirements.
d. Comply with local Fire Marshall Regulations.
e. Satisfy the Provincial Safety Codes Act.



Answer: C

Records are kept in a steam plant for which of the following reasons:

Records are kept in a steam plant for which of the following reasons:



1. Legal requirements.
2. Supervisory requirements.
3. Analysis and decision making requirements.
4. Financial requirements.


a. 1,2
b. 1,3,4
c. 2,3,4
d. 1,2,3,4
e. 1,2,3.



Answer: B

Gantt charts used in planning techniques are used for showing:

Gantt charts used in planning techniques are used for showing:



1. Total time scheduled for a job.
2. Work done compared with work schedule.
3. Work completed.
4. Start of work.


a. 1,2
b. 2,3,4
c. 3,4
d. 1,2,3,4
e. 1,2,3.



Answer: D

At a power plant, a certain amount of record keeping is mandatory. This record keeping is carried out in order to comply with the:

At a power plant, a certain amount of record keeping is mandatory. This record keeping is carried out in order to comply with the:



1. Provincial Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and Regulations.
2. Rules of the Provincial Worker's Compensation Board.
3. ASME codes.
4. Insurance companies.


a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 2, 4
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1,2
e. 3, 4.



Answer: B

With regard to power plants, insurance companies require, among other things, that:

With regard to power plants, insurance companies require, among other things, that:




a. Water treatment sheets be provided to them monthly.
b. The purchase of lubricants be limited to one brand only.
c. Machinery claims are promptly filed.
d. Only registered nurses serve as first aid personnel.
e. Safety committees be fully operational.


Answer: C

Visual communications as practiced at a power plant include:

Visual communications as practiced at a power plant include:



1. Written reports.
2. Exhibitions and posters.
3. Films.
4. Instructions on bulletin boards.


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 3,4
d. 1,4
e. 1, 3.



Answer: B

The limitations of using a Gantt chart as a planning technique is that it:

The limitations of using a Gantt chart as a planning technique is that it:



a. Does not foresee delays or trouble.
b. Can not cover enough basic information.
c. Is only good for very small planning jobs.
d. Is very hard to follow.
e. Cannot be used to indicate actual work completed.



Answer: A

When writing in log books, memos, manuals etc., the key elements are:

When writing in log books, memos, manuals etc., the key elements are:



1. Use a clear layout.
2. Use of precise terminology.
3. Use of long rambling sentences.
4. Use of big words to impress others.
5. Editing of your work.


a. 1,2,5
b. 2,3,4
c. 3,4,5
d. 1,4,5
e. 2,4,5.



Answer: E

In order to construct a good plan for a boiler outage you must know the:

In order to construct a good plan for a boiler outage you must know the:



1. Extent and complexity of repairs.
2. Cost of the spare parts required.
3. Effects of the shut down on production.
4. Availability of a Boiler Inspector.



a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
e. 3, 4.


Answer: C

The way operation procedures are written will directly affect:

The way operation procedures are written will directly affect:




a. The manager of the plant.
b. Production superintendent.
c. Chief engineer.
d. The training of new employees.
e. The maintenance superintendent.



Answer: D

When a new employee reads the procedures for starting a piece of equipment and is shown a way that is different than the one explained in the operation procedures, this will:

When a new employee reads the procedures for starting a piece of equipment and is shown a way that is different than the one explained in the operation procedures, this will:



1. Erodes the credibility of the trainer.
2. Erodes the credibility of the procedures.
3. Increases the chances for the new employee to be involved in an incident.
4. Improve the chances of the new employee to pick up bad habits.

a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,2,3,4
d. 1,3,4
e. 1,2,4.



Answer: C

As part of the environmental management program it is important for the company to keep in touch with the public by:

As part of the environmental management program it is important for the company to keep in touch with the public by:



1. Brochures and info about future plans.
2. Emergency phone number in case they have a concern with
operation of the facility.
3. Provide them with an emergency evacuation plan.


a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 1,2
e. 1,2,3.


Answer: E

Float-type manometers:

Float-type manometers:



a. Have only one pressure connection
b. May be used for level and flow measurement
c. Cannot be used to measure boiler level
d. Does not require an equalizing valve
e. Are used for low-pressure services.


Answer: B

Float cage units are used:

Float cage units are used:



a. With one connection to liquid space
b. With one connection to vapor space
c. To increase travel of the float
d. To locate float in a more practical location
e. To increase the capacity of the unit.



Answer: D

The pressure differential across an orifice plate is measured by a _____ connection before the plate and a _____ connection after the plate.

The pressure differential across an orifice plate is measured by a _____ connection before the plate and a _____ connection after the plate.




a. High-pressure, low-pressure
b. Low-pressure, high-pressure
c. Low-pressure, low-pressure
d. High-pressure, high-pressure
e. Negative-pressure, positive-pressure.



Answer: A

Oil or mercury are sometimes used in thermowells to:

Oil or mercury are sometimes used in thermowells to:




a. Protect the thermometers
b. Slow the reaction time to temperature changes
c. Increase the sensitivity to temperature change
d. Prevent overheating of thermowell
e. Change the calibration of the thermometers.



Answer: C

Float-operated level measurement devices are:

Float-operated level measurement devices are:


a. Direct type.
b. Indirect type.
c. Pressure sensing type.
d. Pneumatic type.
e. Temperature sensing type.




Answer: A

One Pascal is equal to:

One Pascal is equal to:



a. 100 N/m2
b. 100 N/cm2
c. 1 N/cm2
d. 1 N/mm2
e. 1 N/m2.



Answer: E

The most undesirable feature of the orifice plate is the _____.

The most undesirable feature of the orifice plate is the _____.



a. Low permanent pressure loss
b. High permanent pressure loss
c. Long length of the tube
d. Short length of the tube
e. Physical mass of the meter.




Answer: B

Optical pyrometers are used:

Optical pyrometers are used:




a. To view flame in the boiler
b. On oil fired boilers only
c. To measure temperature
d. To protect the eyes when viewing a flame
e. To measure the temperature of steam.


Answer: C

The vena contracta is the point where the:

The vena contracta is the point where the:



a. Velocity is the lowest.
b. Fluid has the smallest cross sectional area.
c. Pressure begins to decrease.
d. High pressure connection is made.
e. Pressure is converted to velocity.




Answer: B

Increasing the number of corrugations in a bellows type element:

Increasing the number of corrugations in a bellows type element:




a. Increases the travel of the bellows.
b. Decreases the travel of the bellows.
c. Reduces the pressure that bellows can be exposed to.
d. Increases the pressure that bellows can be exposed to.
e. Does not change the operation of the bellow.


Answer: A

Filled thermal elements:

Filled thermal elements:



a. Always contains a liquid.
b. May be filled with a liquid or gas.
c. Are always filled with mercury.
d. Are always completely filled with a gas.
e. May be used with the bi-metal strips.



Answer: B

Thermowells are:

Thermowells are:




a. Made of soft materials.
b. Used to protect the bulb from erosion, corrosion and impact.
c. Used in pipes only.
d. Not used with thermocouples.
e. Used in conjunction with a capillary tube.


Answer: B

Bimetal thermometers are sometimes wound in the form of a helix to:

Bimetal thermometers are sometimes wound in the form of a helix to:



a. Increase the distance of the scale.
b. Decrease the temperature range.
c. Decrease the rotation of pointer.
d. Increase the accuracy of temperature reading.
e. Increase the range of the scale.





Answer: D

Standpipes for risers of less than 30 m are usually NPS 102 mm pipe, over 30 m, the pipe is usually NPS 152 mm. Where a building has a high level fire zone; that is, floors more than 85 m above street level, then the riser to these higher floors is usually NPS 203 mm. Standpipes for risers of less than 30 m are usually NPS 102 mm pipe, over 30 m, the pipe is usually NPS 152 mm. Where a building has a high level fire zone; that is, floors more than 85 m above street level, then the riser to these higher floors is usually NPS 203 mm.

Standpipes for risers of less than 30 m are usually NPS 102 mm pipe, over 30 m, the pipe is usually NPS 152 mm. Where a building has a high level fire zone; that is, floors more than 85 m above street level, then the riser to these higher floors is usually NPS 203 mm. 



a. True
b. False




Answer: A

Foam systems are used where flammable liquid fire protection is required for permanently installed hazards, such as fuel storage tanks or dip tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids, _____ and distributing devices are installed internally in the tank.

Foam systems are used where flammable liquid fire protection is required for permanently installed hazards, such as fuel storage tanks or dip tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids, _____ and distributing devices are installed internally in the tank.




a. Spray.
b. Air-foam-generating.
c. Extinguishment.
d. Snuffing.
e. Agitating.



Answer: B

Ways to detect freezing in a hydrant include:

Ways to detect freezing in a hydrant include:



a. Open the hydrant fully and listen for water.
b. Lowering a weight on a stout string into the hydrant. It may strike ice or come up wet, showing water in the barrel.
c. Pressure the hydrant with gas.
d. Strike the hydrant with a hammer and listen for the ringing sound.
e. Feel the temperature of the metal.




Answer: B

There are two types of fire hydrants in general use today.

There are two types of fire hydrants in general use today.




a. Dry barrel, wet barrel.
b. Long barrel, short barrel.
c. Red color, lime green color.
d. Stubby mount, flush mount.
e. Wall mount, curb mount.


Answer: A

Standpipe systems are used in buildings over _____ in height, since that is the practical limit for firefighters to couple hose together from the pump truck at street level up the stairways to the fire floor.

Standpipe systems are used in buildings over _____ in height, since that is the practical limit for firefighters to couple hose together from the pump truck at street level up the stairways to the fire floor.




a. 2 stories (12 m)
b. 3 stories (14 m)
c. 5 stories (25 m)
d. 10 stories (50 m)
e. 15 stories (75 m).


Answer: B

Emergency response procedures are developed to instruct first responders in the event of a fire. A typical procedure would consist of the following:

Emergency response procedures are developed to instruct first responders in the event of a fire. A typical procedure would consist of the following:



1. Sound the fire alarm.
2. Complete a risk assessment of the situation.
3. Attempt to extinguish, or control the fire. If the fire escalates, back away. Never turn your back on a fire.


a. 1
b. 2
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 2
e. 1, 2, 3.




Answer: E

Pre-action systems applications are typically used in:

Pre-action systems applications are typically used in:



1. Computer equipment rooms.
2. Communication equipment rooms.
3. Museums.


a. 1
b. 2
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 2
e. 1, 2, 3.


Answer: E

The applications of wet pipe systems are found in:

The applications of wet pipe systems are found in:



1. Office buildings.
2. Stores.
3. Manufacturing facilities.
4. Hotels.
5. Health care facilities.

a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 3, 4, 5
d. 1, 3, 5
e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.




Answer: E

Why are the connections on the floor below the fire used most frequently?

Why are the connections on the floor below the fire used most frequently?



1. This allows the use of the connections on the fire floor as well.
2. The fire is approached from below rather than above.
3. If the fire were approached from above with the stair doors open and the heat of the fire rising, it would be similar to approaching the fire through a chimney.
4. It is easier to go up than down.


a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3
e. 1, 2, 3, 4.


Answer: D

Which of the following is a Class D fire?

Which of the following is a Class D fire?



a. Cloth and paper.
b. Lubricating oils.
c. Magnesium.
d. Live electrical wire.
e. Ordinary combustibles.



Answer: C

Dry chemical fire extinguishing agents:

Dry chemical fire extinguishing agents:


a. Alter the vapor phase concentration of the fuel oxidizing agent.
b. Stop the chemical chain reaction sequence associated with fire.
c. Cool the fuel/oxidizing agent mixture below the ignition temperature of the fuel.
d. Place a barrier, or effective separation, between the fuel and the oxidizing agent (usually air).
e. Are ineffective on fires involving combustible liquids.

Answer: B

List the three subcategories of butterfly valves.

List the three subcategories of butterfly valves.



1) Swing-through
2) Large
3) Small
4) Lined
5) High performance


a. 1, 2, 3
b. 3, 4, 5
c. 1, 4, 5
d. 2, 3, 4
e. 1, 3, 5





Answer: C

List advantages of diaphragm valves:

List advantages of diaphragm valves:



1) The diaphragm is separated from the fluid and no packing material is required as in conventional valves.
2) Maintenance costs are much lower than conventional valves.
3) The bonnet assembly can be removed for cleaning or lubricating without shutting off the fluid in the line.
4) A positive tight seal is always maintained.
5) Diaphragm valves can be used in all services.


a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. 3, 4
e. 2, 5





Answer: C

Describe Diaphragm Valve applications.

Describe Diaphragm Valve applications.



A. Flow control service when handling corrosive and toxic fluids.
B. Used extensively in raw water treatment plants, in sulfuric acid applications.
C. A stream lined valve for installation in small places.
D. Generally in services where bubble-tight or drip-tight closure is mandatory.
E. Mostly used for boiler feed water ingestion.


a. A, B, D
b. A, B, C, D
c. A, B, E
d. B, C, D, E



Answer: A

What is the purpose of the bolted jacket's?

What is the purpose of the bolted jacket's? 



a. To strengthen the valve body
b. Prevent valve leaks
c. Provide a smooth surface for painting
d. Apply heat to the valve body




Answer: D

A lined butterfly valve could be described as:

A lined butterfly valve could be described as:



1. Having flangeless or glanged connections and carbon steel or stainless steel bodies. With their very tight shutoff, heavy duty construction, and tight linkages, these valves are suitable for as many process applications as their sliding stem counterparts
2. Designed for use with corrosive fluids
3. Being handicapped by lack of tight shutoff


a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 1, 2
e) 2, 3



Answer: B

Plug valve gland types include:

Plug valve gland types include:


1. Single gland
2. Double gland
3. Button gland
4. Bolted gland
5. Piston gland
6. Screwed gland



a) 1, 3, 4, 6
b) 1, 4, 6
c) 1, 2, 4, 6
d) 1, 3, 4, 5
e) 2, 4, 5, 6



Answer: B

Which best describes a spring-loaded diaphragm actuator:

Which best describes a spring-loaded diaphragm actuator:






a) It has a diaphragm and a diaphragm plate connected to an actuator stem
b) The adjusting spring allows external setting or adjustment of the initial spring compression
c) It has no springs and is often used in applications requiring a valve positioner
d) They are employed in small size systems where on and off operation is required
e) The spring is connected to the diaphragm by the stem



Answer: A

The purpose of the bolted on jacket on some plug valves is to:

The purpose of the bolted on jacket on some plug valves is to:



a) Strengthen the valve body
b) PRevent valve leaks
c) Provide a smooth surface for painting
d) Allow the jackets to be removed
e) Add heating to a non-jacketed existing valve



Answer: E

Diaphragms are made of materials resistant to the particular fluids being transported. Choose four materials which are often used to manufacture diaphragms

Diaphragms are made of materials resistant to the particular fluids being transported. Choose four materials which are often used to manufacture diaphragms



1. Rubber
2. Neoprene
3. Cotton
4. Stainless steel
5. Polyethelene,
6. Zinc


a) 1, 4, 5, 6
b) 2, 4, 5, 6
c) 1, 2, 3, 5
d) 1, 2, 4, 5
e) 1, 2, 4, 6



Answer: D

Solenoid Valves are used in:

Solenoid Valves are used in:



1. Small size systems where on and off operation is required
2. Fuel gas systems as the latching valve
3. Cooling water systems
4. For continuous flow


a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 1, 4
d) 2, 3
e) 2, 4




Answer: A

In a direct operating, electric actuator

In a direct operating, electric actuator




a) an actuator is used in place of the plunger
b) the plunger is connected directly to the disc of a globe valve
c) the plug is energized opening the valve
d) the plug is de-energized opening the valve
e) the solenoid is energized closing the valve



Answer: B

In a direct operating, electrically operated valve

In a direct operating, electrically operated valve




a) an actuator is used in place of the plunger
b) the plunger is connected directly to the disc of a globe valve
c) the plug is energized, opening the valve
d) the solenoid is de-energized, thus opening the valve
e) the solenoid is energized, thus closing the valve




Answer: B

The eccentric plug valve, is specially designed for ___________________.

The eccentric plug valve, is specially designed for ___________________. 




a. tight spaces, as the body is very small
b. applications when 4 or more systems must be connected
c. severe rotary applications, as it features tight shut off with globe style seating
d. large oil and gas facilities





Answer: C

Globe valves are used for:

Globe valves are used for:



A. Throttling
B. Controlling fluid flow
C. Positive isolation
D. Quick opening
E. Abrasive fluids


a. A, B
b. A, B, C
c. A, B, C, D
d. A, B, C, D, E



Answer: A

List 4 methods of attaching a bonnet to a valve body:

List 4 methods of attaching a bonnet to a valve body:



A. Welded
B. Union
C. Flanged
D. Threaded
E. Molded
F. Compression fit



a. A, B, C, E, F
b. B, C, E, F
c. A, B, C
d. A, B, C, D



Answer: D

Name 3 types of gate design

Name 3 types of gate design



a. flexible, full, split
b. solid, flexible, split
c. solid, flexible, hinged
d. solid, movable, split




Answer: B

Variables affecting material selection are:

Variables affecting material selection are:



A. The process fluid and its temperature.
B. The pressure range that the system will operate in.
C. The ambient temperature.
D. If the process fluid is very corrosive.



a. A, B, D
b. B, D
c. A, B
d. B, C, D


Answer: A

List factors involved in valve selection:

List factors involved in valve selection:



A. Economics
B. Corrosion
C. Shape
D. Valve lifespan
E. Process reliability



a. A, B
b. A, B, C, D
c. A, B, C, E
d. A, B, D, E




Answer: D

What checks will be made to ensure a line is completely drained of condensate?

What checks will be made to ensure a line is completely drained of condensate?



A. Make sure that the line is completely blocked in at both ends
B. Slowly open each low point drain on the steam line. Be sure the drain lines are free and clear of any blockage
C. Open downstream flange
D. Check that each trap is in service
E. Ensure all condensate has been drained from the pressurized side of the steam supply valve

a. A, B, D, E
b. A, B, C, D, E
c. A, B, E
d. A, B





Answer: A

List the trap selection criteria for the application?

List the trap selection criteria for the application?



1) Condensate capacity, under start-up
2) Condensate capacity, under normal operating
3) Condensate temperature the trap will have to handle
4) Steam header temperature
5) Pressure differential across the trap
6) The location of the trap


a. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
b. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
c. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
e. 5, 6




Answer: B

The most positive method to test a trap to ensure it is working is to

The most positive method to test a trap to ensure it is working is to



a) Touch the body of the trap
b) Observe the discharge by means of a test valve
c) Check the temperature of the inlet and the outlet
d) Remove the trap for bench testing
e) Replace the trap with a new one



Answer: B

Which of these tasks should be done during a yearly trap inspection

Which of these tasks should be done during a yearly trap inspection




1. The trap body and operating parts should be examined for corrosion, erosion, mechanical wear, etc.
2. All internal parts should be cleaned and worn valves, seats, levers, etc. , should be replaced as should cracked buckets, floats or bellows
3. Check trap housing temperature
4. All gasket seating surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and new gaskets used on assembly



a) 1, 2, 3, 4
b) 1, 2
c) 1, 2, 4
d) 1, 2, 3
e) 2, 3, 4



Answer: C

The primary purposes of insulation include

The primary purposes of insulation include


1. Retaining heat in hot lines
2. Preventing corrosion of metal surfaces
3. Preventing high temperature in power plant buildings
4. Preventing injury to personel



a) 2, 3, 4
b) 1, 2, 3
c) 1, 3, 4
d) 1, 2, 4
e) 1, 2, 3, 4




Answer: C

Steam separators

Steam separators


1. Cause the steam to suddenly change its direction
2. Impart a whirling motion to the steam
3. Use baffles to cause the steam flow to change direction
4. Are not required on steam turbine lines
5. Are sometimes called steam purifiers


a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 2, 3, 4
c) 3, 4, 5
d) 1, 2, 3, 5
e) 2, 3, 4



Answer: D

The two broad classifications of plastic piping are:

The two broad classifications of plastic piping are:


1. Thermoplastics
2. Thermosets
3. Polyvinal Chloride
4. Polyethelyne
5. Acrylonitrile Butadience Styrene
6. Polybutylene
7. Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride


a) 1, 2
b) 3, 4
c) 5, 6
d) 1, 7
e) 3, 5




Answer: A

Aluminum Brass is composed of:

Aluminum Brass is composed of:




a) Copper, zinc, and aluminum
b) Zinc, aluminum and tin
c) Copper, tin, and aluminum
d) Aluminum and bronze
e) Copper, silicon and aluminum



Answer: A

Plastic materials used for pipe are limited to:

Plastic materials used for pipe are limited to:



a) 1000 kPa nd 60C
b) 1725 kPa and 230C
c) 1759 kPa and 208C
d) 2410 kPa and 232C
e) 5200 kPa and 00C




Answer: A

With regard to threaded pipe fittings, they:

With regard to threaded pipe fittings, they:




a) Are among the strongest methods of pipe connection
b) Are threaded to conform with American Standard Pipe Threads
c) Have only one service rating
d) Are rated higher than steel when made of cast iron
e) Are not affected by temperature


Answer: B

The use of expansion bends for high pressure service is preferred _________________.

The use of expansion bends for high pressure service is preferred _________________.




a. because it is cost efficient
b. because of the no maintenance involved and little likelihood of leaks developing advantage
c. because expansion bends require a large amount of extra space
d. because more expansion allowed
e. there are no moving parts




Answer: B

What is ABS pipe commonly used for?

What is ABS pipe commonly used for? 



a. Pure water services and laboratory drainage systems
b. Potable water systems and pressurized liquid lines for salt water, or crude oil
c. Water and chemical waste lines
d. Raw sewage systems only
e. Hydrocarbon service




Answer: B

PVC pipe is commonly used for ________________.

PVC pipe is commonly used for ________________. 




a. potable water applications
b. underground fuel gas distribution
c. gravity and pressurized drainage systems
d. instrument air tubing
e. small bore hydrocarbon piping




Answer: A

What is the main focus of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI)?

What is the main focus of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI)? 



a. The supervision of the other power engineers and the safe, and efficient, operation of the plant.
b. To establish uniform qualifications for inspectors and acceptance of standard code requirements.
c. Regulate safe handling of fired equipment.
d. State the minimum qualifications necessary to obtain each class of power engineer certification.




Answer: B

What information will be found in the "Boilers and Related Components" of the B51 code?

What information will be found in the "Boilers and Related Components" of the B51 code?





a) Information that must appear on the nameplates of every boiler, pressure vessel, safety valve, and rupture disk
b) Identifies pressure vessels and their installation including pressure vessel inspection openings
c) Identifies piping and fittings and lists the codes and standards that must be used
d) Refrigeration equipment and refers to CSA B52 for the standard to be met in the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing, and repair of refrigeration equipment
e) Standards used in the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing, and repair of boilers



Answer: E

What is the focus of the engineers regulations in a typical boiler and pressure vessels act?

What is the focus of the engineers regulations in a typical boiler and pressure vessels act?



a) To state the minimum qualifications necessary to obtain each class of power engineer certificate
b) To control process operations
c) To decide who will be chief engineer
d) To regulate safe handling of fired equipment
e) To limit the number of engineers



Answer: A

The "Pressure Vessels" section of the B51 code identifies pressure vessels and their installation, including pressure vessel inspection openings. This section also shows the design of cushion tanks, blow off vessels, and the installation of:

The "Pressure Vessels" section of the B51 code identifies pressure vessels and their installation, including pressure vessel inspection openings. This section also shows the design of cushion tanks, blow off vessels, and the installation of:



a) Air recievers
b) Boiler drums
c) Deaerators
d) Blowdown Tanks
e) Fuel tanks




Answer: A

What are the two main purposes of the CSA B52 Code?

What are the two main purposes of the CSA B52 Code?

1. Terms and equipment relating to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment are defined
2. The various classifications of buildings and occupancies are listed and described with examples of each classification given
3. To provide for the safe design, construction, installation, operation and repair of refrigerating and air conditioning equipment and systems and related equipment
4. To promote uniform requirements among the provinces and territories


a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 4
d) 3, 4
e) 1, 4




Answer: D

What code regulates process piping

What code regulates process piping



a) CSA B52
b) ASME Section 1
c) CSA B51
d) ASME Section VII
e) ASME B31.3




Answer: E
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