Preview Questions Process Technician | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should boiler feedwater pumps be operated to ensure efficient boiler performance?

Which action should you take?

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Operate at the lowest pressure setting to save energy

Maintain a consistent feedwater flow and monitor water quality parameters

Maximize the flow rate to reduce the time for steam production

Operate at the highest temperature for faster startup

Question 2: Which of the following is a common symptom of mechanical seal failure in a pump?

Which action should you take?

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Sudden drop in pump speed

Leakage around the pump shaft

High suction pressure

Excessive pump noise

Question 3: In process monitoring, what does a vibration sensor indicate in a rotating equipment such as a pump?

Which action should you take?

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Unusual vibrations that may indicate misalignment or wear

The flow rate of the fluid being pumped

The overall efficiency of the pump

The electrical power consumption of the pump

Question 4: How does predictive maintenance improve process monitoring in chemical plants?

Which action should you take?

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By reducing the need for process adjustments

By controlling raw material quality

By forecasting equipment failure based on historical data and patterns

By increasing operator awareness of daily tasks

Question 5: When setting up a data logging system for a chemical reactor, which parameter is most critical to ensure accurate readings?

Which action should you take?

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Calibration of the sensors

The power supply reliability

The data storage method

The software interface version

Question 6: What is the correct procedure for locking out/tagging out equipment during maintenance?

Which action should you take?

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Disable the equipment using bypass circuits to maintain process flow

De-energize the equipment, apply lockout devices, and verify that it is safe to proceed

Tag the equipment for future maintenance without locking it out

Turn off the equipment, and notify the control room to monitor the situation