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A set of multiple-choice questions and answers related to power engineering 4a safety & codes. It covers topics such as steam usage, power plant operations, safety regulations, and relevant codes and standards. The questions are designed to test knowledge of basic concepts and principles in power engineering.
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Which activity does not use steam?
a. heavy oil recovery
b. computer chip manufacturing
c. removing skin from potatoes
d. refrigeration systems ✔✔b
The holder of a Certificate of Competency, the classification of which authorizes him or her to act as a engineer, may sketch, construct, install, operate, repair and give advice on all things pertaining any ______ in which that person is employed.
a. fish plant
b. welding shop
c. power plant
d. hydro plant ✔✔c
Water expands approximately __________ times when converted to steam.
a. 1600
b. 6000
c. 10 000
d. 100 ✔✔a
In a power plant, the Power Engineer may function as a supervisor who directs others in the ________ operation on a shift.
a. occasional careful
b. administrative and cooperative
c. shipping and receiving
d. safe and efficient ✔✔d
In order to produce greater efficiency, higher boiler pressures were used. This led to _______ due to the employment of unqualified power plant operators.
a. serious accidents
b. higher efficiency
c. safer working conditions
d. economic gains ✔✔a
In the early days, owners of power plants hired ________ workers, who started out doing manual labour and through acquired experience they were promoted to jobs with gradually increasing levels of skill.
a. trained
b. highly educated
c. unskilled
d. qualified ✔✔c
The provinces and territories of Canada are referred to as:
a. jurisdictions
b. governments
c. bodies
d. authorities ✔✔a
What does the term CSA stand for with respect to Power Engineering?
a. Canadian Standards Association
b. Congressional Standards Agency
c. Canadian Security Agency
d. Combustion Safety Authority
e. Catalytic Site Analysis ✔✔a
In general, all Acts will have all of the following in common except:
a. the requirement for, and the methods of, inspecting, testing, and certifying qualified repair and supervisory personnel will be clearly set out by the Act
b. there will be a list of penalties, which could be levied for complying with the Act or Regulations
c. the responsibility and delegated authority of the Authorized Inspector, as well as the responsibilities of the owner or Chief Engineer of a plant where an inspection is being done, will all be clearly stated
d. A listing of the Codes and standards that have been adopted for use ✔✔b
It is much easier to have changes made to a ________ than it is to have changes made to an Act.
a. bill
b. act
c. regulation
d. proclamation ✔✔c
c. ASME
d. ACI
e. ANSI ✔✔d
This group of members of jurisdictional bodies meets at least annually. Answering to the ACI, they ensure that all Power Engineer examinations meet the requirements set by the jurisdictional legislative bodies.
a. ANSI
b. ACI
c. SOPEEC
d. ASME
e. IPECC ✔✔c
The investigation of an accident involving a power plant:
a. may be carried out by the Chief Inspector of the jurisdiction
b. is not a specified jurisdictional act or regulation
c. is not of concern to the Chief Inspector
d. is clearly outlined in the Engineers regulations ✔✔a
A welder performance qualification test:
a. is a practical welding test
b. must be completed immediately after a welder obtains a certificate of qualification
c. is only required by welders working on steel structures
d. is only required once in a welders career ✔✔a
To register a boiler, pressure vessel, a pressure piping system, or a boiler fitting within one of the provincial jurisdictions:
a. the chief inspector of the jurisdiction must review and approve the design drawings and calculations
b. drawings must be submitted to ASME
c. the manufacturer need not have a quality control program in place
d. the CSA must approve the design ✔✔a
Committees that establish standards are comprised primarily of which of the following elements?
a. one government appointed standards board
b. experts from the industry, professional and insurance groups and all levels of government
c. only experts from the industry and government
c. CSA B
d. ASME BPV-PPC ✔✔c
The code that regulates mechanical refrigeration is the:
a. ASME section I
b. ASME section IV
c. CSA B
d. CSA B52 ✔✔CSA B
What is one of the two main purposes of the CSA B52 code?
a. to promote uniform requirements among the provinces and territories
b. the various classifications of buildings and occupancies are listed and described with examples of each classification given
c. terms and equipment relating to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that are defined
d. 2,4 ✔✔a
Which of these if the "Mechanical Refrigeration Code"?
a. ASME MRC
b. ASME section I
c. CSA B
d. CSA B51 ✔✔c
What code contains Rules for Construction of Power Boilers?
a. ASME section VIII
b. CSA B
c. CSA B
d. ASME section I ✔✔d
What code regulates power boilers used in locomotive services?
a. ASME section VII
b. ASME section I
c. ASME B31.
d. CSA B
e. ASME section IX ✔✔b
What ASME code contains Recommended Guidelines for the care of Power Boilers?
e. ASME section VI ✔✔e
Which is a function of the joint health and safety committee?
a. clean and maintain all safety equipment in the plant
b. complete and maintain all incident reports in the plant
c. issue safety equipment to workers
d. deal with the safety concerns of the workers ✔✔d
What tool is used to find hazards in a plant?
a. a Hazard Assessment and Identification process
b. hiring a contractor to clean up the plant site and review the work
c. employee surveys
d. analyzing accident and incident investigation forms ✔✔a
it is the employees responsibility to _______ personal protective equipment
a. supply and ensure usage of
b. supply, ensure usage and maintain
c. issue, care for and maintain
d. only supply ✔✔a
why should hard hats never be painted?
a. paint will weaken the plastic
b. different colours normally indicate varying job positions or departments in plants
c. toxic fumes may be released
d. paint does not adhere well to plastic ✔✔a
What is the first step in eliminating hazards in an energy plant?
a. identify the hazards
b. review post accident/ incident reports
c. set up a housekeeping plan to keep the areas clean and free of hazards
d. survey the employees for ideas on eliminating hazards ✔✔a
what is the workers responsibility?
a. clearly defined roles and responsibilities for management, workers, contractors and visitors at the plant site
b. clearly stated goals and objectives of the health and safety program
b. 30 to 45
c. 16 to 25
d. 45 to 55 ✔✔c
During the rehabilitation of an injured worker, the supervisor should:
a. have as little contact as possible with the worker
b. not ask the worker for assistance in determining prevention methods
c. let the worker know the investigators are finding fault
d. assist the worker in seeking and obtaining support services ✔✔d
Individual responsibilities for health and safety must be borne by:
a. management only
b. employees only
c. all personnel in a work place
d. owners only ✔✔c
Confined spaces include the following, except for:
a. MCC room
b. stacks
c. boilers
d. deaerators ✔✔a
fall protection is required, in most jurisdictions, for workers working at heights over:
a. 10 metres
b. 3 metres
c. 10 feet
d. 2.6 metres ✔✔b
A course on H2S safety should be taken by all workers who may encounter the gas in their plant. One of the recommended courses is called:
a. H2S Awareness
b. H2S Alive
c. H2S Petroleum awareness
d. H2S Safety ✔✔b
d. relies solely on the issuer to create and maintain a safe work site ✔✔c
by definition in this chapter, a "confined space" is any enclosed or partially enclosed space having:
a. harmful gases, vapours, mists, or dusts
b. mechanical hazards and restricted ingress
c. limited room for tools and equipment
d. restricted access and egress and may become a life-threatening environment ✔✔d
Confined space entry procedures should be applied when work is being done in any industrial area that does not have:
a. moderate air temperature
b. proper lighting
c. easy access for personnel rescue in an emergency
d. a gas free atmosphere ✔✔c
An employer must not allow shortcuts when it comes to:
a. annual shutdowns
b. safety committee formation
c. isolation of equipment
d. equipment overhaul scheduling ✔✔c
When isolating an electric motor driven pump, you should first:
a. close the pump inlet valve
b. open the motor breaker
c. ensure the pump is drained
d. close the pump discharge valve ✔✔b
A Material Safety Data Sheet must be supplied by the:
a. occupational health and safety committee
b. supplier of the controlled product
c. federal government
d. plant supervisor ✔✔b
The 4 basic components of WHMIS are: