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POWER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION: ABSA 4th Class Part A Exam Bank – 1000+ Practice Questions & Solutions

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Ready to pass your ABSA 4th Class Part A exam? This powerhouse resource includes over 1,000 practice questions with fully explained answers—all verified and designed to mirror the actual exam. Covering boilers, pressure systems, valves, controls, and safety regulations, this guide is essential for anyone pursuing power engineering certification. Boost your confidence, crush the test, and launch your career with this must-have exam prep tool

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ABSA 4TH CLASS PART A REVIEW Practice Actual Exam
Newest Actual Exam With Complete 1000 Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded
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When applying to write a Power Engineer certificate of competency
examination, the candidate must: Select one:
a. Undergo mandatory drug testing
b. Hold the next lower class of qualification
c. Pass a criminal records check
d. Pass both a written and oral examination - ANSWERS--b. Hold the
next lower class of qualification


A machine lifts a load of 12kN with an applied effort of 4kN. What
distance will the load move if the effort moves a distance of 8m and
the efficiency of the machine is 70%?
Select one:
a. 0.54 m
b. 3.81 m
c. 1.87 m
d. 0.38 m - ANSWERS--c. 1.87 m


Which of these is the "Mechanical Refrigeration Code"?

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Select one:
a. ASME MRC
b. CSA B51.
c. CSA B52.
d. ASME Section I. - ANSWERS--c. CSA B52.


In order to ensure safe and continuous operation of a pressure
reducing valve, the valve station should have _________________.
Select one:
a. A safety valve on the high-pressure side
b. A bypass line, plus a safety valve and pressure gauge on the low-
pressure side
c. Thermometers on the inlet and outlet piping
d. A strainer immediately downstream of the valve - ANSWERS--b. A
bypass line, plus a safety valve and pressure gauge on the low-
pressure side


If the power dissipated by a resistor is 1.2 kW when supplied with
110 V, the amperage will be _____ A. Select one:
a. 91.666
b. 19.006
c. 10.91
d. 132 - ANSWERS--c. 10.91


The inclined "U" tube manometer:

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Select one:
a. Will measure pressure in MPa
b. Can only be used with mercury
c. Is more accurate than the "U" tube manometer
d. Is more difficult to read than the U-tube manometer - ANSWERS--
c. Is more accurate than the "U" tube manometer


A valve which gives good throttling action, takes less actuator force,
but does not seal well is a: Select one:
a. Double seated valve
b. Reverse acting valve
c. Single seated valve
d. Direct acting valve - ANSWERS--a. Double seated valve


The main component of any computer is the:
Select one:
a. Keyboard
b. Screen
c. Memory
d. Central processing unit - ANSWERS--d. Central processing unit


In most sizes of pipe, Schedule 40 corresponds to _____ wall
thickness. Select one:
a. Welded only
b. Threaded only

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c. Extra strong (XS)
d. Standard - ANSWERS--d. Standard


A reducing agent or fuel could be:
Select one:
a. Carbon monoxide
b. A heavy metal oxide
c. Hydrogen peroxide
d. Concentrated Sulphuric acid - ANSWERS--a. Carbon monoxide


A control device which will change one form of energy into another
form of energy is the: Select one:
a. Logic device
b. Primary element
c. Transducer
d. Transmitter - ANSWERS--c. Transducer


The __________ valve requires specific and routine lubrication.
Select one:
a. Butterfly
b. Globe
c. Check
d. Tapered plug - ANSWERS--d. Tapered plug

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