NCCER BOILERMAKER LATEST EXAM PREPARATION - COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS - STUDY AID
1. Which organization requires a person to be trained in order to operate
personal lifting equipment?
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that
persons operating personal lifting equipment, or any kind of machinery, must be
properly trained. This includes training in the operation of the equipment,
understanding the hazards associated with its use, and the implementation of
safety precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
2. Where would the usage of a RTJ Gasket be found?
High-pressure and high-temperature systems
Ring Type Joint (RTJ) gaskets are often used in high-pressure and high-
temperature systems, such as oil and gas industry pipelines, valves, and pressure
vessels. These gaskets are designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide a
robust seal. They are typically used in flanged connections that have grooves
designed to accommodate the RTJ gasket, providing a metal-to-metal seal.
3. All of the following are examples of internal manway hardware except?
Slide fastener
Internal manway hardware typically includes components such as cover plates,
yokes, wing nuts, hinges, gaskets, and bolts. In this context, a "slide fastener" is
not typically part of the internal manway hardware. A slide fastener is a more
general term that could refer to various types of fasteners, such as zippers,
which are not found in industrial manway hardware.
4. What type of wrench measures how much a fastener is being tightened?
Torque wrench
The type of wrench that measures how much a fastener is being tightened is
known as a torque wrench. This tool allows the user to set the amount of torque
applied to the fastener, providing a precise level of tightness. It is critical for
, applications where the exact tension of screws and bolts is crucial for safety or
mechanical integrity.
5. The fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded piping is?
Union
The fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded piping is commonly
known as a union. A union fitting allows two parts of a pipe assembly to be
taken apart without needing to move other components, making it especially
useful in tight spaces or complex assemblies for maintenance and repair.
6. What is the purpose of a gasket?
To create a seal between two stationary parts
A gasket's primary purpose is to create a seal between two stationary parts. It
fills the space between two or more mating surfaces to prevent leakage from or
into the joined objects while under compression. Gaskets are a crucial
component in a wide range of mechanical and industrial processes.
7. What is the 1st consideration when making a gasket?
Material compatibility
The first consideration when making a gasket is material compatibility. This
refers to selecting the appropriate gasket material that can withstand the
operating conditions, including the type of fluid or gas, operating temperature
and pressure, and any potential chemical interactions.
8. In order to get the bundle to line up with the shell side gasket, the best
tool to use to lift the bundle is a?
Drift pin
To line up a tube bundle with the shell-side gasket during assembly or
maintenance, a drift pin is used for precise adjustments in the alignment of
components. The drift pin helps in accurately positioning the tube bundle,
making it easier to align it with the shell-side gasket.
9. How often should you inspect any type of rigging device?
Before each use
Rigging equipment should be inspected prior to each use and also periodically
in a comprehensive manner by a trained, competent person. Many guidelines
suggest a complete inspection at least annually, depending on the frequency of
use and exposure to wear and tear.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS - STUDY AID
1. Which organization requires a person to be trained in order to operate
personal lifting equipment?
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that
persons operating personal lifting equipment, or any kind of machinery, must be
properly trained. This includes training in the operation of the equipment,
understanding the hazards associated with its use, and the implementation of
safety precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
2. Where would the usage of a RTJ Gasket be found?
High-pressure and high-temperature systems
Ring Type Joint (RTJ) gaskets are often used in high-pressure and high-
temperature systems, such as oil and gas industry pipelines, valves, and pressure
vessels. These gaskets are designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide a
robust seal. They are typically used in flanged connections that have grooves
designed to accommodate the RTJ gasket, providing a metal-to-metal seal.
3. All of the following are examples of internal manway hardware except?
Slide fastener
Internal manway hardware typically includes components such as cover plates,
yokes, wing nuts, hinges, gaskets, and bolts. In this context, a "slide fastener" is
not typically part of the internal manway hardware. A slide fastener is a more
general term that could refer to various types of fasteners, such as zippers,
which are not found in industrial manway hardware.
4. What type of wrench measures how much a fastener is being tightened?
Torque wrench
The type of wrench that measures how much a fastener is being tightened is
known as a torque wrench. This tool allows the user to set the amount of torque
applied to the fastener, providing a precise level of tightness. It is critical for
, applications where the exact tension of screws and bolts is crucial for safety or
mechanical integrity.
5. The fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded piping is?
Union
The fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded piping is commonly
known as a union. A union fitting allows two parts of a pipe assembly to be
taken apart without needing to move other components, making it especially
useful in tight spaces or complex assemblies for maintenance and repair.
6. What is the purpose of a gasket?
To create a seal between two stationary parts
A gasket's primary purpose is to create a seal between two stationary parts. It
fills the space between two or more mating surfaces to prevent leakage from or
into the joined objects while under compression. Gaskets are a crucial
component in a wide range of mechanical and industrial processes.
7. What is the 1st consideration when making a gasket?
Material compatibility
The first consideration when making a gasket is material compatibility. This
refers to selecting the appropriate gasket material that can withstand the
operating conditions, including the type of fluid or gas, operating temperature
and pressure, and any potential chemical interactions.
8. In order to get the bundle to line up with the shell side gasket, the best
tool to use to lift the bundle is a?
Drift pin
To line up a tube bundle with the shell-side gasket during assembly or
maintenance, a drift pin is used for precise adjustments in the alignment of
components. The drift pin helps in accurately positioning the tube bundle,
making it easier to align it with the shell-side gasket.
9. How often should you inspect any type of rigging device?
Before each use
Rigging equipment should be inspected prior to each use and also periodically
in a comprehensive manner by a trained, competent person. Many guidelines
suggest a complete inspection at least annually, depending on the frequency of
use and exposure to wear and tear.
