A4 Flashcards
One of the leading organizations in the world which develops and publishes codes and
standards.
A. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers
B. Mechanical Engineering Association
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers
D. Institution of Mechanical Engineers
C
The year ASME established a committee to formulate rules for the construction of steam
boilers and other pressure vessels.
A. 1911 C. 1913
B. 1912 D. 1914
A
The committee responsible for the ASME Boiler and Pressure vessel code
A. U.P.NRC
B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers
C. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee
D. Institution of Mechanical Engineers
C
Code editions are published every _______ years.
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
B
Colored-sheet addenda, which include additions and revisions to individual sections of the
code, are published_________
A. Semi-Annually C. Annually
B. Bi-monthly D. Quarterly
C
Fire protection piping systems are constructed to________
A. Fire Protection Association C. United States Fire Administration
B. National Fire Protection Association D. Bureau of Fire Protection
B
Editions are effective on the ________ printed on the title page
A. Date of application C. Date of Publication
B. Date of Issuance D. Date Approval
C
Addenda are effective on the ________.
A. Date of application C. Date of Publication
B. Date of Issue D. Date Approval
B
Addenda and revisions become mandatory as minimum requirements ______months after
date of issuance
A. 3 C. 6
B. 4 D. 12
C
Code cases may be used beginning with the _________ by the ASME
A. Date of application C. Date of Publication
B. Date of Issue D. Date Approval
D
Prescribes requirements for the design, material, fabrication, erection test and inspection of
power and auxiliary service piping
A. Power Piping Code C. Process Piping
B. Fuel Gas Piping D. Fire Protection Code
A
Covers the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of piping systems for fuel gases
such as natural gas.
A. Power Piping Code C. Process Piping
B. Fuel Gas Piping D. Fire Protection Code
B
Prescribes requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, assembly, erection,
examination, inspection and testing of piping within the property limits of facilities
engaged in the processing or handling of chemical petroleum or related products.
A. Power Piping Code C. Process Piping
B. Fuel Gas Piping D. Fire Protection Code
C
What does the American Water Works Association (AWWA) publish?
A. Specifications for filler metals used in welding
B. Standards for pipe and piping components used in water systems
C. Recommended practices for welding various metals
D. Codes for pressure piping systems
B
Which ASHRAE handbook focuses on refrigeration systems and applications?
A. 1993 ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals
B. 1995 ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Applications
C. 1992 ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Systems and Equipment
D. 1994 ASHRAE Handbook Refrigeration Systems and Applications
D
What does Factory Mutual (FM) do regarding equipment, materials, and services?
A. Publishes standards for fluid sealing
B. Performs examinations and lists “approved” items
C. Develops heat exchanger standards
D. Classifies steam trap types
B
Which organization publishes the National Fire Codes and Standards, including
regulations on fire protection systems piping?
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
C. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B
What is the role of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)?
A. Testing the performance of paints
B. Ensuring the safety of materials and equipment
C. Developing welding procedures
D. Defining standards for heat exchangers
B
Which code requires that items used in fire protection and prevention systems be approved
and listed by UL?
A. NFPA codes C. ISO codes
B. SSPC codes D. TEMA codes
A
Which of the following standards is relevant for piping associated with fire protection
systems?
A. UL Fire Protection Equipment List C. HEI 8
B. SSPC-SP 6-94 D. ISO 9001
A
What is the main objective of country-specific piping codes and standards?
A. To ensure aesthetic compatibility
B. To meet the general design requirements only
C. To ensure safety and compliance with regulations
D. To optimize piping materials
C
What does DIN stand for in the context of piping standards?
A. Department of International Norms
B. Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization)
C. Design Institute of Norms
D. Division of Industrial Networks
B
