Nccer instrument tech test questions with
correct answers
Whatis the first step in troubleshooting a problem in a system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Verify that there is a problem
Where can the appropriate elevation of an instrument be found? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Location drawing
Chemical cleaning of tubing attached to instruments may cause damage to
sensor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Elements/
When making 90-degree tubing bend, allowance for springback should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1 to 3 degrees
an acceptable tool gor marking 360 degrees around the outside ot tubing Is a: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ferrule
What process variable is defined as the amount of force exerted by a substance
over a given unit of measure? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Pressure
Blorage of stadl wool can be considered a fire hazard when stored around -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Batterles/
, The MINIMUM value of the measured process range is considered to be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3psi and 4ma
bubbler system is used to measure: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Head pressure
To prevent travel damage to a limit switch, use a(n) - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Mechanical stop/
When using soft rolled tubing, it must be unrolled and straightened: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔By hand
Where would an instrument fitter find the PROPER method to connect an
instrument to a process tap? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔On an installation
detail
A strain gauge measures the external force applied to a fine wire by causing a
change in - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Resistance
Which of the following purging gases should be avoided for use with
hydrocarbons? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Oxygen
A differential pressure transmitter mounted on a non-vented vessel is used to
measure the - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Density of the product in the vessel?
Convert the length 2' 10-3/4" to its decimal equivalent (in feet). - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔2.896
correct answers
Whatis the first step in troubleshooting a problem in a system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Verify that there is a problem
Where can the appropriate elevation of an instrument be found? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Location drawing
Chemical cleaning of tubing attached to instruments may cause damage to
sensor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Elements/
When making 90-degree tubing bend, allowance for springback should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1 to 3 degrees
an acceptable tool gor marking 360 degrees around the outside ot tubing Is a: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ferrule
What process variable is defined as the amount of force exerted by a substance
over a given unit of measure? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Pressure
Blorage of stadl wool can be considered a fire hazard when stored around -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Batterles/
, The MINIMUM value of the measured process range is considered to be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3psi and 4ma
bubbler system is used to measure: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Head pressure
To prevent travel damage to a limit switch, use a(n) - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Mechanical stop/
When using soft rolled tubing, it must be unrolled and straightened: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔By hand
Where would an instrument fitter find the PROPER method to connect an
instrument to a process tap? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔On an installation
detail
A strain gauge measures the external force applied to a fine wire by causing a
change in - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Resistance
Which of the following purging gases should be avoided for use with
hydrocarbons? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Oxygen
A differential pressure transmitter mounted on a non-vented vessel is used to
measure the - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Density of the product in the vessel?
Convert the length 2' 10-3/4" to its decimal equivalent (in feet). - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔2.896
