GENERAL MAINTENANCE-BOMA
EXAM QUESTIONS & UPDATED
CORRECT ANSWERS
When Starting a centrifugal pump That is part of a manifold with no check valves -
Correct Answer ✔✔ You should open the suction valve, start the pump and open the
discharge valve slowly
Curb cock - Correct Answer ✔✔ A Valve insert it in a water line between the corporation
stop and the water meter is generally called
To check sheave wear - Correct Answer ✔✔ Measure each groove angle
Variable pitch sheaves may be used in some cases to provide which of the following
types of speech changes - Correct Answer ✔✔ Small
Absolute pressure is Gauge - Correct Answer ✔✔ Pressure plus 14.7 psi
Which of the following best describes the basic types of sprinkler systems in a building -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Standard wet type system, Standard dry type system, deluge
system ( all of the above)
Power equals - Correct Answer ✔✔ Force times distance divided by time
Torches should be inspected for leakage at the - Correct Answer ✔✔ Tip, valves, hose
connections all of the above
Smoke detection is usually accomplish by using either photo electric scanning,
ionization chambers or smoke deflection devices? - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
If a coupling is not properly aligned - Correct Answer ✔✔ It will almost certainly fail
more quickly than his should & it could wear out equipment bearings A&C
To protect a pump and motor against slight misalignment, they are often connected by a
- Correct Answer ✔✔ Flexible coupling
The coding on a metallic electrode - Correct Answer ✔✔ Stabilizes the arc and controls
oxidation
When severing a length of 2 inch pipe it is preferable to use - Correct Answer ✔✔ A
pipe cutter
, What is the main purpose of the emergency electrical power system - Correct Answer
✔✔ Run equipment essential to human life for safety
Baffles in a greased interceptor reduce____________ within interceptor - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Turbulence
Parallel alignment is - Correct Answer ✔✔ Where the centerline of the two shafts are
parallel
Usually if the motor in the system feels hot and you think this is overloading, you should
not open the flow valve further because - Correct Answer ✔✔ Increase flow will usually
increase horse power requirements
Which of the following alarms will start a diesel fire pump - Correct Answer ✔✔
Waterflow alarm
What term best describes water use for both drinking and cooking - Correct Answer ✔✔
Potable
Gate valves - Correct Answer ✔✔ Have less pressure dropped than most other kinds of
valves, Are available to quick opening models A&B
Critical points of a grease interceptor or elevations of the__________ and _________ in
to the water - Correct Answer ✔✔ Inlet: outlet
One of the most positive means of preventing back siphonage is the proper use of an -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Air gap
One cubic foot of water is how many gallons? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 7.48
A well used to fill a corner, as in a lap joint or a T joint, is called - Correct Answer ✔✔
Fillet weld
Grease are classified as their mobility and oil content by the - Correct Answer ✔✔ S.A.E
Continual problems with Belt turnover are likely to be caused by - Correct Answer ✔✔
Improper installation technique
The scale of a working drawing can be determined by - Correct Answer ✔✔ This scale
will be indicated on the drawings
A _________ is a direct or in direct connection Which may permit waste sewage or
other non-potable water to flow into a potable water source or supply - Correct Answer
✔✔ Cross connection
EXAM QUESTIONS & UPDATED
CORRECT ANSWERS
When Starting a centrifugal pump That is part of a manifold with no check valves -
Correct Answer ✔✔ You should open the suction valve, start the pump and open the
discharge valve slowly
Curb cock - Correct Answer ✔✔ A Valve insert it in a water line between the corporation
stop and the water meter is generally called
To check sheave wear - Correct Answer ✔✔ Measure each groove angle
Variable pitch sheaves may be used in some cases to provide which of the following
types of speech changes - Correct Answer ✔✔ Small
Absolute pressure is Gauge - Correct Answer ✔✔ Pressure plus 14.7 psi
Which of the following best describes the basic types of sprinkler systems in a building -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Standard wet type system, Standard dry type system, deluge
system ( all of the above)
Power equals - Correct Answer ✔✔ Force times distance divided by time
Torches should be inspected for leakage at the - Correct Answer ✔✔ Tip, valves, hose
connections all of the above
Smoke detection is usually accomplish by using either photo electric scanning,
ionization chambers or smoke deflection devices? - Correct Answer ✔✔ True
If a coupling is not properly aligned - Correct Answer ✔✔ It will almost certainly fail
more quickly than his should & it could wear out equipment bearings A&C
To protect a pump and motor against slight misalignment, they are often connected by a
- Correct Answer ✔✔ Flexible coupling
The coding on a metallic electrode - Correct Answer ✔✔ Stabilizes the arc and controls
oxidation
When severing a length of 2 inch pipe it is preferable to use - Correct Answer ✔✔ A
pipe cutter
, What is the main purpose of the emergency electrical power system - Correct Answer
✔✔ Run equipment essential to human life for safety
Baffles in a greased interceptor reduce____________ within interceptor - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Turbulence
Parallel alignment is - Correct Answer ✔✔ Where the centerline of the two shafts are
parallel
Usually if the motor in the system feels hot and you think this is overloading, you should
not open the flow valve further because - Correct Answer ✔✔ Increase flow will usually
increase horse power requirements
Which of the following alarms will start a diesel fire pump - Correct Answer ✔✔
Waterflow alarm
What term best describes water use for both drinking and cooking - Correct Answer ✔✔
Potable
Gate valves - Correct Answer ✔✔ Have less pressure dropped than most other kinds of
valves, Are available to quick opening models A&B
Critical points of a grease interceptor or elevations of the__________ and _________ in
to the water - Correct Answer ✔✔ Inlet: outlet
One of the most positive means of preventing back siphonage is the proper use of an -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Air gap
One cubic foot of water is how many gallons? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 7.48
A well used to fill a corner, as in a lap joint or a T joint, is called - Correct Answer ✔✔
Fillet weld
Grease are classified as their mobility and oil content by the - Correct Answer ✔✔ S.A.E
Continual problems with Belt turnover are likely to be caused by - Correct Answer ✔✔
Improper installation technique
The scale of a working drawing can be determined by - Correct Answer ✔✔ This scale
will be indicated on the drawings
A _________ is a direct or in direct connection Which may permit waste sewage or
other non-potable water to flow into a potable water source or supply - Correct Answer
✔✔ Cross connection
