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The following is a series of questions pertaining to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Please indicate whether the statements are true or false. These questions are provided by the NSPE.Note: This ethics test is intended solely to test individual knowledge of the specific language contained in the NSPE Code of Ethics and is not intended to measure individual knowledge of engineering ethics or the ethics of individual engineers or engineering students.Engineers may perform services outside of their areas of competence as long as they inform their employer or client of this fact.a. Trueb. False
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True or False Placement agencies are very helpful when used in an overall plan.
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List three analytical variables found on a cooling tower system.a. b. c.
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What is the most important factor in conducting a successful job search? a. networking b. responding to newspaper ads c. using college job placement d. mass mailing your resume
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List four (4) basic heat exchanger designs.a. b. c. d.
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The primary function of a turbine is:a. to drive rotating equipmentb. produce steamc. produce electricityd. to move water
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Draw a flow control loop.
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The four types of turbines are:a. b. c. c.
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List the five elements of a control loop. a. b. c. d. e.
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List three gases or vapors that are compressed in a compressor.a. b. c.
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List the four troubleshooting methods described in this chapter. a. b. c. d.
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List the three basic components of a gas turbine.a. b. c.
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In this graphic, what would happen if CV-15 failed open? a. Tray 8 temperature will. . . b. Reflux flow rate will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the samec. P-104 flow rate will. . . d. P-103 flow rate will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same
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Process technicians use hydraulic systems to ________________________________ .a. open or close valvesb. lubricate bearingsc. lubricate sealsd. provide seal flush to pumps and compressors.
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In the following graphic, what would happen if the hot oil system in the reactor failed? a. Absorber column pressure will. . . b. Vapor recovery flow rate will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same c. Vapor catalyst flow to separator will. d. The level in the columns will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same
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How much heat energy is removed through evaporation in a cooling tower system?a. 10-20%b. 30-40%c. 50-60%d. 80-90%
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In the following graphic, what would happen if the hot oil system failed? a. Reactor pressure will. . . b. Vapor production will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same c. Agitation and catalyst flow will. . . d. The level in the reactor will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same
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Thirty (30lb steam) equates to a temperature of:a. 388ºFb. 274ºFc. 298ºFd. 105ºC
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In the following graphic, what would happen if the reflux control valve failed closed? a. Column pressure will. . . b. Reflux flow rate will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same c. Column top temperature will. . . d. The level in D-100 will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same
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A lubrication system is primarily used to lubricate ___________ and ______________ .
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In the following graphic, what would happen if P-104 failed and could not be restarted? a. Steam flow will. . . b. Bottoms flow rate will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the samec. Bottoms temperature will. . . d. The bottoms level will. . .- increase - increase- decrease - decrease- stay the same - stay the same
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Sketch a label a simple furnace. Include the following: (Attach to Test)a. Shell design and stackb. Internal tubingc. burnersd. Simple instruments
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Troubleshooting the operation of process equipment requires: Circle all that apply!a. Good understanding of basic equipment components b. Good understanding of how the equipment operatesc. A technical degreed. Five years experience with operating systems
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Sketch and label a simple water-tube boiler. Include the following: (Attach to Test)a. Basic internal components (all tubes and drums)b. External shell & stackc. Simple instruments
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Process control instrumentation is used to: a. Guide process production and quality.b. Control each variable in the system.c. Monitor each variable in the system.d. B & C
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Draw a simple cooling tower system. Include the following: (Attach to Test)a. 1 cooling towerb. 1 pump and heat exchangerc. 1 level control loopd. 2 analytical control loops
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Check sheets are used to: a. Qualification document for new techniciansb. Collect large quantities of data.c. Approve purchase of equipmentd. Management document used in HR for OSHA employee checks.
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Draw a heat exchanger system. Include the following: (Attach to Test)a. 1 heat exchanger and pump(s)b. Temperature control loopc. Flow control loopd. Simple instruments
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Redundancy is a process that: a. Shuts down the unit in an emergency.b. Bypasses problem areas.c. Stores spare parts in warehouse.d. Uses backup systems for critical equipment.
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Draw a simple compressor system. Start with compressor and end with piping header. (Attach to Test)
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Identify the most important instrumentation used to troubleshoot process problems. Circle all that apply!a. Control loops- pressure, temperature, level, flow, analyticalb. Analyzers and alarmsc. Video trends and chart recordersd. Gauges & indicators
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Primary operational problems are best described as:a. Problems created or responded to during a process upset.b. Catastrophic shutdown events.c. A term used to describe the first problem that created a process upset.d. Those conditions linked to hard wire interlocks.
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Draw a simple pump around system. Please include the following equipment. (Attach to Test)a. pump & piping & tank & valvesb. Flow control to tank or from tankc. Level controld. Several instruments
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List five process troubleshooting models.a. _________________________________b. _________________________________c. _________________________________d. _________________________________
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What quality tool is used to indicate relationships between two variables or pairs of data? a. histogram b. scatter plots c. pareto d. SPC chart
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A histogram or frequency plots is aa. graphical tool used to understand variability.b. finished chart which will resemble a bell if the data is in controlc. a chart in which the vertical axis is the frequency and the horizontal axis is the scale of characteristics.d. chart constructed with a block of data separated into five to twelve bars or sections from low number to high number.e. all the above
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A DCS or PLC is best described as:a. A window to the process that allows a technician to see and control process variables.b. A super computer linked to all electronic equipment.c. Software designed to link a variety of computer equipment to process equipment.d. A CPU linked to specific pods tied to a microprocessor and software.
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True or False SPC allows the normal fluctuations on the equipment to be considered over a longer period of time. Sample results must demonstrate a downward or upward trend above the key target set points.
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Cascade control is best described as:a. A term used to describe how one control loop controls or overrides the instructions of another control loop in order to achieve a desired setpoint.b. A term used to describe when a control valve is locked into position.c. A term used to describe automatic control of two or more control loops.d. A term used to link a DCS and PLC together.
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True or False Before SPC operators would adjust their equipment based upon current readings. If the reading is taken when the processes normal variation is in a low cycle the operators adjustment will swing the process variable high. Adjustments made without SPC methodology tend to make the process swing high and low.
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A 9 psi signal produces a 12 mA electric signal that equals a valve position of:a. Closedb. 25%c. 50%d. 75%e. 100%
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A pareto chart is a. used to indicate relationships between two variables or pairs of data.b. a French quality system.c. a herring bone diagram.d. a simple bar graph with classifications along the horizontal and vertical
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A transducer is best described as:a. A device designed to convert an air signal to an electric signal or an electric signal to a pneumatic signal.b. A device designed to convert a measurement into a signal.c. A device designed to compare a signal to a setpoint.d. A device used for measurement.
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True or False In any process a certain amount of variability can be found. Variability is defined as the tendency to vary. SPC identifies this variability and enhances an operators ability to control the process.
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Primary elements for pressure come in the following designs: (Circle all that apply!)a. bourdon d. bellowsb. spiral e. bulletc. helical f. hand-held
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True or False The results from phase three are used to decide whether or not a change to the process is required. If a change is required a modified brainstorming session should be conducted to determine what changes to the process would result in improvement. These changes should be clearly stated.
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A transmitter is best described as:a. A device designed to convert a measurement into a signal.b. Compares a signal to a setpoint.c. Measurement deviced. A device designed to convert an air signal to an electric signal or an electric ssignal to a pneumatic signal.
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A run chart isa. used to indicate relationships between two variables or pairs of data.b. a tool used to test and implement changes in a process.c. a statistical tool used to determine and control process variations.d. a graphical record of a process variable measured over time.
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A control loop is:a. Collection of instruments that work together to automatically control a process.b. Primary elements/sensors, transmitter, controller, transducer, final control element.c. Control valves, transmitters, controllers, temperature indicators.d. a & b
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Phase two ________________ & ______________ implements the data collection process. The data collected will be used to address the questions from phase one.a. observe and analyzeb. plan and learnc. learn and actd. none of the above
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Describe what happens when a controller is placed in automatic mode:a. The control valve locks at a specific output. b. The controller adjusts the control valve.c. The controller automatically adjusts to match setpoint.d. The signal from another controller takes over.
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Describe what happens when a controller is placed in manual mode.a. The control valve locks at a specific output. b. The controller adjusts the control valve.c. The control loop shuts down and the valve closes.d. The controller automatically adjusts to match setpoint..
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Histograms or frequency plots a. are graphical tools used to understand variability.b. are constructed with a block of data separated into five to twelve bars or sections from low number to high number.c. have a vertical axis that is the frequency and the horizontal axis is the scale of characteristics. d. are finished charts that resemble a bell if the data is in control.e. all the above
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Proportional band is best described as:a. The portion of the process controlled by the controller.b. The difference between the upper and lower range limits.c. The scaling factor used to take a controller from 0% to 100%.d. Pneumatic pulse used to detect differences in process variables.
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The first step in the improvement cycle is to a. increase current knowledge of the process. b. identify the problem. c. identify symptoms. d. select possible solutions to problem.
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Span is best defined as:a. The portion of the process controlled by the controller.b. The difference between the upper and lower range limits.c. Electrical frequency used by a controller.d. Pneumatic pulse used to detect differences in process variables.
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Quality tools include all of the following except:a. statistical process control.b. flowcharts.c. cause and effect diagrams, fishbone.d. pareto charts.e. run charts.f. control charts.g. planned experimentation.h. audit and evaluation.i. histograms or frequency plots.j. forms for collecting data.k. scatter plots.
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Range is best defined as:a. The portion of the process controlled by the controller.b. The difference between the upper and lower range limits.c. Electrical frequency used by a controller.d. Pneumatic pulse used to detect differences in process variables.
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What is statistical control methodology applied to a process? a. statistical process control (SPC) b. run chart c. flow chart d. fishbone
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Reset or Integral mode is best described as:a. describes how one control loop overrides the instruction of another.b. reduces the difference between setpoint and process variable by adjusting the controller output continuously until the offset is eliminated.c. the difference between the upper and lower range limits.d. enhances controller output by increasing the output in relationship to the changing process variable.
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What quality tool can vary from notes jotted down on a napkin to complex forms? a. run chart b. control chart c. forms for collecting data d. pareto
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Rate or derivative mode is best described as:a. describes how one control loop overrides the instruction of another.b. reduces the difference between setpoint and process variable by adjusting the controller output continuously until the offset is eliminated.c. the difference between the upper and lower range limits.d. enhances controller output by increasing the output in relationship to the changing process variable.
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Planned experimentation isa. a tool used to test and implement changes to a process. b. aimed at reducing variation. c. used to understand the causes of variation (process problems). d. all the above
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List the three basic designs for valve actuators.
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The planning phase of the improvement cycle should address all of the following except: a. specific objectives and questions.b. audit and evaluation.c. predictions .d. plan for test.
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List the five elements of a control loop.
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What is a statistical tool used to determine and control process variations? a. control chart b. run chart c. flow chart d. pareto
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Draw a level control loop on the top graphic.
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A cause and effect diagram is sometimes referred to as a a. fishbone diagram. b. herring bone diagram. c. pareto. d. run chart.
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Draw a pressure control loop on the top graphic.
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True or False Statistical process control is a quality tool, based upon the principles of statistical mathematics and applied to a process to control product quality.
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Draw a flow control loop on the top graphic.
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A cause and effect diagram isa. is a simple bar graph with classifications along the horizontal and vertical axis.b. is used to indicate relationships between two variables or pairs of data.c. is a method for summarizing available knowledge about the causes of process variation.d. can vary from notes jotted down on a napkin to complex forms.
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Draw a temperature control loop on the top graphic.
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True or False Customers identify the key target set points for the products they require. The other process variables are identified in-house that support the ability of the process to produce the desired products; temperatures, flows, level, and pressure.