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Section VIII, Div. 1, Pressure Vessels

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Mode 1 - Introduction, UG-1 through UG-15, Appendix 3

Question 1.1 - Appendix 3

Q: Maximum allowable working pressure is defined as _____?

a) the maximum permissible gage pressure at the top of the completed vessel in its normal operating position
b) the pressure at the top of the vessel at which it normally operates
c) the most severe condition of pressure and temperature expected
d) gage pressure indicated at the control panel

a) the maximum permissible gage pressure at the top of the completed vessel in its normal operating position

Question 1.2 - Appendix 3

Q: An angle joint is a joint between two members located at intersecting planes with an angle greater than ______ but less than ______?

a) 30°, 180°
b) 15°, 60°
c) 30°, 90°
d)0, 30°

c) 30°, 90°

Question 1.3 - Introduction U-2 (g)

Q: Which of the following pressure vessel conditions are not included within the scope of Section VIII, Div. 1? 

a) 400 psi water-containing pressure vessel
b)150 gallon hot-water supply storage tank
c) pressure vessels for human occupancy
d)pressure vessels designed for 25 psi external pressure

c) pressure vessels for human occupancy

Mode 2 - Introduction, UG-1 through UG-15, Appendix 3

Question 2.1 - BPVC

Q: What applicable edition of ASME B16.5 is required for pipe flanges and flanged fittings?

a) 1991
b) 1993
c) 1994
d) 1996
e) 2003

d) 1996

Question 2.2 - Introduction U-2 (g)

Q: When Section VIII, Div. 1 does not provide details of design and construction, it is intended that the manufacturer, subject to the _______, shall provide details of design and construction which will be as safe as those provided by the rules of Div. 1.

a) acceptance of the inspector 
b) approval of the jurisdiction 
c) agreement with the customer 
d) either a) or b)

c) acceptance of the inspector

Question 2.3 - Introduction U-1 (d)

Q: Section VIII, Div. 1 rules have been formulated on the basis of design principles and construction practices applied to vessels for pressures _________?

a) exceeding 15 psi up to 1,000 psi 
b) not exceeding 3,000 psi
c) not greater than 5,000 psi 
d) above 30 ps

c) not exceeding 3,000 psi

Mode 3 - Introduction, UG-1 through UG-15, Appendix 3

Question 3.1 - Introduction U-1 (b)

Q:Which of the following is not true? Subsection B of Section VIII, Div. 1 includes _________?

a) Part UW
b) Part UCS
c) Part UF
d) Part UB

b) Part UCS

Question 3.2 - Introduction U-1

Q: A material test report by definition provides?

a) results of tests, examinations, repairs, or treatments
b) chemical and physical properties only
c) signature of the manufacturer’s representative providing certification as to the authenticity of reported data
d) certifying statement for typical results of general material specification compliance

a) results of tests, examinations, repairs, or treatments

Question 3.3 - UG-13

Q: Nuts shall conform to the requirements in the applicable part of ________?

a) Subsection A
b) Subsection B
c) Subsection C
d) the mandatory appendices 

c) Subsection C