NCCER BOILERMAKER PAPER EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔All of the following are standard methods for thread identification except -
✔✔Packing series symbol
✔✔When plugging a straight tube exchanger in the shell all of the following heads need
to be removed except - ✔✔Tub Head
✔✔Under which circumstances are the shell and tube sides of an exchanger
pressurized at the same time - ✔✔When performing a differential hydro test
✔✔Where can exchangers operating pressure be found - ✔✔On the nameplate
✔✔What is the combined total weight of a 965lb channel head and 735 lb. dollar plate -
✔✔1700lbs
✔✔When blinding a tower it is common practice to install blinds - ✔✔As close as
possible to the tower
✔✔The correct tool to remove a broken pipe nipple is - ✔✔Easy out
✔✔head pressure testing is used on what type of system - ✔✔gravity flow
✔✔the point of which an object is balanced when lifting is defined as - ✔✔center of
gravity
✔✔3 basic types of hitches are vertical choker and - ✔✔basket
✔✔in oxy fuel cutting torch system what color code are the flash back arrestors - ✔✔red
and green
, ✔✔valves are controlled by pneumatic electric or hydraulic actuators are called -
✔✔control valves
✔✔what is the 1
st step that should be done with the paint on the surface of a vessel before welding -
✔✔sample it
✔✔prior to use a spreader must be inspected for - ✔✔gouges
✔✔cladding is used for corrosion protection over - ✔✔carbon steel
✔✔a tube hydro test is being performed on a floating head exchange with NO test ring
all of the following need to be
installed except - ✔✔shell cover
✔✔ Which organization requires a person to be trained in order to operate personal
lifting equipment - ✔✔OSHA
✔✔Where would the usage of a RTJ Gasket be found - ✔✔High pressure system
✔✔All of the following are examples of internal manway hardware except - ✔✔Slide
fastener
✔✔What type of wrench measures how much a fastener is being tightened - ✔✔Torque
✔✔the fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded piping is - ✔✔Union
✔✔what is the purpose of a gasket - ✔✔to create a seal between 2 stationary parts
✔✔What is the 1
st consideration when making a gasket - ✔✔Material compatibility
✔✔In order to get the bundle to line up with the shell side gasket the best tool to use to
lift the bundle is a - ✔✔Drift pin
✔✔How often should you inspect any type of rigging device - ✔✔before each use
✔✔ring gaskets may be affected by all of the following except - ✔✔number of bolts
✔✔CHAIN slings should be visually inspected - ✔✔annually
✔✔which way should the teeth face on a hack saw blade - ✔✔away from the handle
AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔All of the following are standard methods for thread identification except -
✔✔Packing series symbol
✔✔When plugging a straight tube exchanger in the shell all of the following heads need
to be removed except - ✔✔Tub Head
✔✔Under which circumstances are the shell and tube sides of an exchanger
pressurized at the same time - ✔✔When performing a differential hydro test
✔✔Where can exchangers operating pressure be found - ✔✔On the nameplate
✔✔What is the combined total weight of a 965lb channel head and 735 lb. dollar plate -
✔✔1700lbs
✔✔When blinding a tower it is common practice to install blinds - ✔✔As close as
possible to the tower
✔✔The correct tool to remove a broken pipe nipple is - ✔✔Easy out
✔✔head pressure testing is used on what type of system - ✔✔gravity flow
✔✔the point of which an object is balanced when lifting is defined as - ✔✔center of
gravity
✔✔3 basic types of hitches are vertical choker and - ✔✔basket
✔✔in oxy fuel cutting torch system what color code are the flash back arrestors - ✔✔red
and green
, ✔✔valves are controlled by pneumatic electric or hydraulic actuators are called -
✔✔control valves
✔✔what is the 1
st step that should be done with the paint on the surface of a vessel before welding -
✔✔sample it
✔✔prior to use a spreader must be inspected for - ✔✔gouges
✔✔cladding is used for corrosion protection over - ✔✔carbon steel
✔✔a tube hydro test is being performed on a floating head exchange with NO test ring
all of the following need to be
installed except - ✔✔shell cover
✔✔ Which organization requires a person to be trained in order to operate personal
lifting equipment - ✔✔OSHA
✔✔Where would the usage of a RTJ Gasket be found - ✔✔High pressure system
✔✔All of the following are examples of internal manway hardware except - ✔✔Slide
fastener
✔✔What type of wrench measures how much a fastener is being tightened - ✔✔Torque
✔✔the fitting that makes it easy to disassemble threaded piping is - ✔✔Union
✔✔what is the purpose of a gasket - ✔✔to create a seal between 2 stationary parts
✔✔What is the 1
st consideration when making a gasket - ✔✔Material compatibility
✔✔In order to get the bundle to line up with the shell side gasket the best tool to use to
lift the bundle is a - ✔✔Drift pin
✔✔How often should you inspect any type of rigging device - ✔✔before each use
✔✔ring gaskets may be affected by all of the following except - ✔✔number of bolts
✔✔CHAIN slings should be visually inspected - ✔✔annually
✔✔which way should the teeth face on a hack saw blade - ✔✔away from the handle
