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NCCER INSTRUMENTATION EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
When the leads and selector switch are in the correct position
why would a multimeter read voltage correctly but be unable to
read milliamp current?
A. The leads are reversed
B. The leads are damaged
C. The meter's current fuse is blown
D. The meter's power fuse is blown - ANSWER-C. The meter's
current fuse is blown
When installing packing rings, how much should the cute ends be
staggered?
A. 0 Degrees
B. 45 Degrees
C. 90 Degrees
D. 180 Degrees - ANSWER-C. 90 Degrees
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As a good rule of thumb, how much will 1/2" tubing gain for every
90-degree bend?
A. 3/16 inch
B. 1⁄4 inch
C. 3/8 inch
D. 1/2" - ANSWER-A. 3/16 inch
When removing an instrument from receiving, what does NOT
need to be checked?
A. Inspect the instrument for damage
B .Inspect the instrument for missing parts
C. Check for the proper range and calibration
D. Check the shipping date from the manufacturer - ANSWER-D.
Check the shipping date from the manufacturer
Where are rubber gaskets used?
A. In high pressure/lowpressure systems
B. In low pressure/lower temperature systems
systems
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C. In hot water/steam systems
D. In low pressure/high temperature systems - ANSWER-B. In low
pressure/lower temperature systems
The purpose of an instrument index is to:
A. List every instrument used on a project
B. Illustrate the location of the instrument
C. Show how to install the instrument
D. List the manufacturer of the instrument - ANSWER-A. List
every instrument used on a project
What are the two types of material used for shielding?
A. Plastic and rubber
B. Foil and braided
C. Paper and cloth
D. Solid and stranded - ANSWER-B. Foil and braided
40. An employee de-energizes a piece of equipment by removing
the power plug from the outlet. If the employee continues to hold
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onto the power plug once removed, this employee is said to have
what type of control over the energy potential?
A. Isolation control
B. Lockout tagout
C. Exclusive control D .Remote control - ANSWER-C. Exclusive
control
What does the term "failopen" mean in relation to valve
actuators?
A. Normal position of the actuator
B. When the power is lost, the valve will open
C. When the actuator power is lost, the valve will fail as is
D. Normal position of the actuator is closed - ANSWER-B. When
the power is lost, the valve will open
An instrument fiter needs to withdraw 2 sticks of 1/2" Hastelloy "B"
tubing from stores. It is not labeled and is mixed in with 1⁄2" 316
SS tubing that is also not labeled. What should be done?
A. Have procurement order somemore from the supplier
B. Report the problem to the supervisor and have the tubing PM'd
NCCER INSTRUMENTATION EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
When the leads and selector switch are in the correct position
why would a multimeter read voltage correctly but be unable to
read milliamp current?
A. The leads are reversed
B. The leads are damaged
C. The meter's current fuse is blown
D. The meter's power fuse is blown - ANSWER-C. The meter's
current fuse is blown
When installing packing rings, how much should the cute ends be
staggered?
A. 0 Degrees
B. 45 Degrees
C. 90 Degrees
D. 180 Degrees - ANSWER-C. 90 Degrees
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As a good rule of thumb, how much will 1/2" tubing gain for every
90-degree bend?
A. 3/16 inch
B. 1⁄4 inch
C. 3/8 inch
D. 1/2" - ANSWER-A. 3/16 inch
When removing an instrument from receiving, what does NOT
need to be checked?
A. Inspect the instrument for damage
B .Inspect the instrument for missing parts
C. Check for the proper range and calibration
D. Check the shipping date from the manufacturer - ANSWER-D.
Check the shipping date from the manufacturer
Where are rubber gaskets used?
A. In high pressure/lowpressure systems
B. In low pressure/lower temperature systems
systems
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C. In hot water/steam systems
D. In low pressure/high temperature systems - ANSWER-B. In low
pressure/lower temperature systems
The purpose of an instrument index is to:
A. List every instrument used on a project
B. Illustrate the location of the instrument
C. Show how to install the instrument
D. List the manufacturer of the instrument - ANSWER-A. List
every instrument used on a project
What are the two types of material used for shielding?
A. Plastic and rubber
B. Foil and braided
C. Paper and cloth
D. Solid and stranded - ANSWER-B. Foil and braided
40. An employee de-energizes a piece of equipment by removing
the power plug from the outlet. If the employee continues to hold
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onto the power plug once removed, this employee is said to have
what type of control over the energy potential?
A. Isolation control
B. Lockout tagout
C. Exclusive control D .Remote control - ANSWER-C. Exclusive
control
What does the term "failopen" mean in relation to valve
actuators?
A. Normal position of the actuator
B. When the power is lost, the valve will open
C. When the actuator power is lost, the valve will fail as is
D. Normal position of the actuator is closed - ANSWER-B. When
the power is lost, the valve will open
An instrument fiter needs to withdraw 2 sticks of 1/2" Hastelloy "B"
tubing from stores. It is not labeled and is mixed in with 1⁄2" 316
SS tubing that is also not labeled. What should be done?
A. Have procurement order somemore from the supplier
B. Report the problem to the supervisor and have the tubing PM'd
