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Process Technology Equipment, 2e (NAPTA)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Process Equipment
1) Which of the following industries is NOT classified as a process industry?
A) Chemical manufacturing
B) Clothing manufacturing
C) Food and beverage production
D) Paper and pulp processing
2) What are raw materials called?
A) Input
B) Output
C) Stock
D) Vessels
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3) What changes does a process technician monitor when the raw materials are processed?
A) Physical changes
B) Chemical changes
C) Mechanical changes
D) All of the above
4) Which of the following is a job duty of a process technician?
A) Assisting with equipment maintenance
B) Working with others
C) Performing administrative duties
D) All of the above
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5) What must be the first consideration when performing any process duty?
A) Quality
B) Safety
C) Efficiency
D) Environmental hazards
6) What would a process technician use to test for fugitive emissions?
A) Reactor
B) Tubing
C) VOC analyzer
D) Heat exchanger
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7) What is one of the most valuable skills a process technician can master?
A) Ability to weld small sections of piping
B) Ability to communicate
C) Ability to conduct process experiments
D) Ability to rewire pump motors
8) What is a small-diameter hose or pipe that can be used to transport fluids or solids?
A) Pipes
B) Tubing
C) Fittings
D) Valves
9) Who governs the construction and repair of atmospheric tanks?
A) International Society of Automation (ISA)
B) American Petroleum Institute (API)
C) National Electric Code (NEC)
D) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
10) What type of pump converts centrifugal force to dynamic pressure to move liquids?
A) Dynamic pump
B) Rotary pump
C) Reciprocating pump
D) Positive placement pump
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11) What is a mechanical device used to increase the pressure of a gas or vapor?
A) Pump
B) Turbine
C) Compressor
D) Process vessel
12) What is the most common source of energy for driving motors?
A) Gas
B) Steam
C) Hydraulic
D) Electricity
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13) What is the most common type of heat exchanger in the process industry?
A) Spiral
B) Double-pipe
C) Air-cooled
D) Shell-and-tube
14) Which of the following factors can have an impact on worker safety or the environment?
A) Use of incorrect tools
B) Lack of proper PPE
C) Faulty equipment gauges
D) All of the above
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15) Which of the following is expected of process technicians?
A) Comply with all environmental regulations
B) Focus on company profits over safety
C) Look for ways to shortcut procedures
