NCCER BOILERMAKER MAINTENANCE
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+
GRADE STUDY GUIDE
When making a Pipe thread connection where should you
apply liquid lubricant? Correct Answer Male threads
When making a tight close seal on a threaded pipe which
wrench should you use? Correct Answer Pipe Wrench
Which of the special markings on the head of a bolt can be
used to determine the quality of the fastener Correct
Answer grade
What type of tray had a flat perforated with a riser of
chimney fitted over each Correct Answer bubble
What type of bolt can be used as a lifting device Correct
Answer eye bolt
To help control a load install a Correct Answer Tag line
What is the first step when cutting a gasket Correct
Answer Verify proper material
,When is it allowed for the load not to have a tag line?
Correct Answer Both OSHA and industry standards
require the use of taglines unless the load configuration
and weather conditions are such that load control is not
needed
What does packing do for the valve stem? Correct Answer
Stop it from leaking
What is the safest way to light an oxy acetylene? Correct
Answer Friction starter
When sealing an exchanger tube how do you seal it?
Correct Answer Pop-A-Plug
How do you use two straps together? Correct Answer
Shackle
What way will the shackle bolt face when rigged with 4
slings? Correct Answer Bolt down
What is a combination square Correct Answer (Picture)
If you were needing to make a repair on a "U"tube bundle
what needs to be removed? Correct Answer Dollar Plate
When correct portions of fuel gas and oxygen are fed to a
flame, the flame is said to be a(n) ______ Correct Answer
Neutral flame
, When a thermal process is used for cutting, the material
expelled from the kerf is called _______. Correct Answer
Dross
When a flame burning back into the tip of a torch causes a
high-pitched whistling sound condition is called
___________. Correct Answer Flashback
When metal plate is penetrated with an oxyfuel cutting
torch, the action is called a(n)___ Correct Answer pierce
Which organization requires a person to be trained to
operate personal lifting equipment Correct Answer OSHA
Where would the usage of a RTJ Gasket be found Correct
Answer high pressure system
All of the following are examples of internal manway
hardware except Correct Answer Slide fastener
The fitting that makes it easy to dissemble threaded pipe
is Correct Answer Union
What type of wrench measures how much a fastener is
being tightened Correct Answer Torque
What is the purpose of a gasket? Correct Answer to create
a seal between 2 stationary parts
What is the first consideration when making a gasket
Correct Answer material compatibility
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+
GRADE STUDY GUIDE
When making a Pipe thread connection where should you
apply liquid lubricant? Correct Answer Male threads
When making a tight close seal on a threaded pipe which
wrench should you use? Correct Answer Pipe Wrench
Which of the special markings on the head of a bolt can be
used to determine the quality of the fastener Correct
Answer grade
What type of tray had a flat perforated with a riser of
chimney fitted over each Correct Answer bubble
What type of bolt can be used as a lifting device Correct
Answer eye bolt
To help control a load install a Correct Answer Tag line
What is the first step when cutting a gasket Correct
Answer Verify proper material
,When is it allowed for the load not to have a tag line?
Correct Answer Both OSHA and industry standards
require the use of taglines unless the load configuration
and weather conditions are such that load control is not
needed
What does packing do for the valve stem? Correct Answer
Stop it from leaking
What is the safest way to light an oxy acetylene? Correct
Answer Friction starter
When sealing an exchanger tube how do you seal it?
Correct Answer Pop-A-Plug
How do you use two straps together? Correct Answer
Shackle
What way will the shackle bolt face when rigged with 4
slings? Correct Answer Bolt down
What is a combination square Correct Answer (Picture)
If you were needing to make a repair on a "U"tube bundle
what needs to be removed? Correct Answer Dollar Plate
When correct portions of fuel gas and oxygen are fed to a
flame, the flame is said to be a(n) ______ Correct Answer
Neutral flame
, When a thermal process is used for cutting, the material
expelled from the kerf is called _______. Correct Answer
Dross
When a flame burning back into the tip of a torch causes a
high-pitched whistling sound condition is called
___________. Correct Answer Flashback
When metal plate is penetrated with an oxyfuel cutting
torch, the action is called a(n)___ Correct Answer pierce
Which organization requires a person to be trained to
operate personal lifting equipment Correct Answer OSHA
Where would the usage of a RTJ Gasket be found Correct
Answer high pressure system
All of the following are examples of internal manway
hardware except Correct Answer Slide fastener
The fitting that makes it easy to dissemble threaded pipe
is Correct Answer Union
What type of wrench measures how much a fastener is
being tightened Correct Answer Torque
What is the purpose of a gasket? Correct Answer to create
a seal between 2 stationary parts
What is the first consideration when making a gasket
Correct Answer material compatibility
