Boilermaker NCCER Test Question
and Answer A+ Verified
• RTJ Gasket -✓✓A gasket found in high pressure systems.
• Internal manway hardware -✓✓Examples include all except slide fastener.
• Union -✓✓The fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded pipe.
• Torque wrench -✓✓A type of wrench that measures how much a fastener is
being tightened.
• Gasket -✓✓Used to create a seal between two stationary parts.
• Material compatibility -✓✓The first consideration when making a gasket.
• Drift pin -✓✓The best tool to use to lift the bundle to line up with the shell side
gasket.
• Ring gaskets -✓✓May be affected by all of the following except the number of
bolts.
• Hacksaw blade -✓✓The teeth should face away from the handle.
• Pressure of pipes -✓✓The pressure is the same for both 1" and 10" pipes when
both are 20" tall.
• Threaded connection -✓✓If it stops on the 2nd thread, stop because something
is wrong.
• Permatex -✓✓The material used to seal off between the floating tube sheet and
test ring in a heat exchanger.
• Gasket for duct -✓✓Usually required when ducts are bolted together.
, • Tube sheet damage -✓✓Caused by all except the partition plate being too short.
• Relief valve -✓✓Should be removed when pressure testing the vessel.
• Baffle components -✓✓Tie rods are attached to the baffle on an exchanger tube
bundle.
• Safety hazards -✓✓All except improper inspection are associated with vessel
confined space.
• Safety valve -✓✓Valves used to relieve pressure in a pipeline.
• Impact tool -✓✓Can be used to generate force making tightening or loosening
easier.
• Washers -✓✓Used to prevent fasteners from marrying at the surface.
• Title blocks -✓✓Found in the bottom right corner.
• Thread lubricant -✓✓Required for all threaded fittings except rubber.
• Taps -✓✓Used to cut internal threads.
• Chain hoist -✓✓Primarily used for vertical lifting.
• Oxyfuel torch -✓✓The acetylene valve must be turned off first.
• SWL -✓✓Stands for Safe Working Load.
• Load straps -✓✓Removed just prior to energizing the system on a variable can
(spring can) support.
• Valve rigging -✓✓The spring should be placed around the body.
• Oxygen and fuel gas storage -✓✓Minimum required separation when not in use
and stored in open areas is 20'.
and Answer A+ Verified
• RTJ Gasket -✓✓A gasket found in high pressure systems.
• Internal manway hardware -✓✓Examples include all except slide fastener.
• Union -✓✓The fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded pipe.
• Torque wrench -✓✓A type of wrench that measures how much a fastener is
being tightened.
• Gasket -✓✓Used to create a seal between two stationary parts.
• Material compatibility -✓✓The first consideration when making a gasket.
• Drift pin -✓✓The best tool to use to lift the bundle to line up with the shell side
gasket.
• Ring gaskets -✓✓May be affected by all of the following except the number of
bolts.
• Hacksaw blade -✓✓The teeth should face away from the handle.
• Pressure of pipes -✓✓The pressure is the same for both 1" and 10" pipes when
both are 20" tall.
• Threaded connection -✓✓If it stops on the 2nd thread, stop because something
is wrong.
• Permatex -✓✓The material used to seal off between the floating tube sheet and
test ring in a heat exchanger.
• Gasket for duct -✓✓Usually required when ducts are bolted together.
, • Tube sheet damage -✓✓Caused by all except the partition plate being too short.
• Relief valve -✓✓Should be removed when pressure testing the vessel.
• Baffle components -✓✓Tie rods are attached to the baffle on an exchanger tube
bundle.
• Safety hazards -✓✓All except improper inspection are associated with vessel
confined space.
• Safety valve -✓✓Valves used to relieve pressure in a pipeline.
• Impact tool -✓✓Can be used to generate force making tightening or loosening
easier.
• Washers -✓✓Used to prevent fasteners from marrying at the surface.
• Title blocks -✓✓Found in the bottom right corner.
• Thread lubricant -✓✓Required for all threaded fittings except rubber.
• Taps -✓✓Used to cut internal threads.
• Chain hoist -✓✓Primarily used for vertical lifting.
• Oxyfuel torch -✓✓The acetylene valve must be turned off first.
• SWL -✓✓Stands for Safe Working Load.
• Load straps -✓✓Removed just prior to energizing the system on a variable can
(spring can) support.
• Valve rigging -✓✓The spring should be placed around the body.
• Oxygen and fuel gas storage -✓✓Minimum required separation when not in use
and stored in open areas is 20'.
