Millwright Red Seal Study Guide – Industrial Mechanic Certification
Exam Preparation
Which of the following best describes a free flow control valve?
A) It is the simplest form of directional control allowing flow in one direction only
B) They are used to prevent a load suspended by a cylinder from free fall
C) They operate actuators at different times
D) They make a humming sound when activated
E) They control the rate of fluid flow in a hydraulic circuit - correct answer ✔✔E) They control
the rate of fluid flow in a hydraulic circuit
A lifter is a solid or hydraulic device that connects the:
A) crankshaft and the piston.
B) camshaft and the pushrod
.C) piston and the rocker arm.
D) rocker arm and the valve. - correct answer ✔✔B) camshaft and the pushrod
1. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?
A) The employer
B) The employee
C) The general public
D) All of the above - correct answer ✔✔D)All of the above
On a small impulse steam turbine the nozzle ring is located and bolted in place:
A) at the steam chest side.
B) near the exhaust outlet.
,C) at the reversing chamber.
D) next to the second rotor. - correct answer ✔✔A) at the steam chest side.
1. What is nominal pipe size based on?
A) Outside diameter
B) Inside diameter
C) The type of factory heat treatment used
D) The process of manufacture - correct answer ✔✔B) Inside diameter
1. A scaffold is designed for static loads and accelerating loads.
A) True
B) False - correct answer ✔✔B) False
1. A fire alarm system can provide how many types of signals?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2 - correct answer ✔✔C) 3
1. The flow properties above the pour point are usually the same as the flow properties at the
flow point.
A) True
B) False - correct answer ✔✔B) False
What type of valve is usually installed with a rupture relief valve?
A) Butterfly
,B) Plug
C) Balanced
D) Needle - correct answer ✔✔B) Plug
1. The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is designed to protect the worker
from exposure to harmful substances.
A) True
B) False - correct answer ✔✔A) True
1. With hydraulics, when applying sealant to a pipe thread it is important to avoid the first
_____ from the end of the pipe.
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2 - correct answer ✔✔C) 2
1. The type of oil filter that traps small particles in a fibrous material is the ______ filter.
A) surface
B) depth
C) edge
D) centrifuge - correct answer ✔✔B) depth
1. On an electric governing system the sensors:
A) detect speed.
B) generates an output signal for the actuator.
C) moves the fuel metering control to change the amount of fuel delivered.
D) do all of the above. - correct answer ✔✔A) detect speed.
, 1. The WHMIS system requires ____types of identification.
A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2 - correct answer ✔✔C) 3
1. Which of the following best describes copper and brass pipe?
A) It is used for its corrosion resistance but not at hydraulic pressures
B) It can not be used for high pressure and high temperatures
C) They offer excellent corrosion resistance but they catalyze the oxidation of hydraulic fluid
D) It is mainly used in pipes that carry a corrosive product at high temperatures and pressure
E) It is the most common material for making pipe - correct answer ✔✔C) They offer excellent
corrosion resistance but they catalyze the oxidation of hydraulic fluid
1. In line check valves are available in a range of flows up to _____ gpm.
A) 250
B) 165
C) 100
D) 87 - correct answer ✔✔C) 100
1. When a piston on an engine travels from the Top Dead Centre position to the Bottom Dead
Centre position and takes on fuel, the piston has traveled thru the _____ stroke.
A) intake
B) compression
C) power
D) exhaust - correct answer ✔✔A) intake
Exam Preparation
Which of the following best describes a free flow control valve?
A) It is the simplest form of directional control allowing flow in one direction only
B) They are used to prevent a load suspended by a cylinder from free fall
C) They operate actuators at different times
D) They make a humming sound when activated
E) They control the rate of fluid flow in a hydraulic circuit - correct answer ✔✔E) They control
the rate of fluid flow in a hydraulic circuit
A lifter is a solid or hydraulic device that connects the:
A) crankshaft and the piston.
B) camshaft and the pushrod
.C) piston and the rocker arm.
D) rocker arm and the valve. - correct answer ✔✔B) camshaft and the pushrod
1. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?
A) The employer
B) The employee
C) The general public
D) All of the above - correct answer ✔✔D)All of the above
On a small impulse steam turbine the nozzle ring is located and bolted in place:
A) at the steam chest side.
B) near the exhaust outlet.
,C) at the reversing chamber.
D) next to the second rotor. - correct answer ✔✔A) at the steam chest side.
1. What is nominal pipe size based on?
A) Outside diameter
B) Inside diameter
C) The type of factory heat treatment used
D) The process of manufacture - correct answer ✔✔B) Inside diameter
1. A scaffold is designed for static loads and accelerating loads.
A) True
B) False - correct answer ✔✔B) False
1. A fire alarm system can provide how many types of signals?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2 - correct answer ✔✔C) 3
1. The flow properties above the pour point are usually the same as the flow properties at the
flow point.
A) True
B) False - correct answer ✔✔B) False
What type of valve is usually installed with a rupture relief valve?
A) Butterfly
,B) Plug
C) Balanced
D) Needle - correct answer ✔✔B) Plug
1. The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is designed to protect the worker
from exposure to harmful substances.
A) True
B) False - correct answer ✔✔A) True
1. With hydraulics, when applying sealant to a pipe thread it is important to avoid the first
_____ from the end of the pipe.
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2 - correct answer ✔✔C) 2
1. The type of oil filter that traps small particles in a fibrous material is the ______ filter.
A) surface
B) depth
C) edge
D) centrifuge - correct answer ✔✔B) depth
1. On an electric governing system the sensors:
A) detect speed.
B) generates an output signal for the actuator.
C) moves the fuel metering control to change the amount of fuel delivered.
D) do all of the above. - correct answer ✔✔A) detect speed.
, 1. The WHMIS system requires ____types of identification.
A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2 - correct answer ✔✔C) 3
1. Which of the following best describes copper and brass pipe?
A) It is used for its corrosion resistance but not at hydraulic pressures
B) It can not be used for high pressure and high temperatures
C) They offer excellent corrosion resistance but they catalyze the oxidation of hydraulic fluid
D) It is mainly used in pipes that carry a corrosive product at high temperatures and pressure
E) It is the most common material for making pipe - correct answer ✔✔C) They offer excellent
corrosion resistance but they catalyze the oxidation of hydraulic fluid
1. In line check valves are available in a range of flows up to _____ gpm.
A) 250
B) 165
C) 100
D) 87 - correct answer ✔✔C) 100
1. When a piston on an engine travels from the Top Dead Centre position to the Bottom Dead
Centre position and takes on fuel, the piston has traveled thru the _____ stroke.
A) intake
B) compression
C) power
D) exhaust - correct answer ✔✔A) intake
