IntroTech102

Question 1

A way to display the major components of a complex
system

Answer 1

Block Flow Diagram (BFD)

Question 2

Equipment that is represented by one block in a BFD

Answer 2

Unit Operation

Question 3

A way to map the interconnects between units and
instrumentation

Answer 3

Plumbing and
Instrumentation Diagram
(P&ID)

Question 4

An electrical current that flows in only one direction

Answer 4

Direct Current (DC)

Question 5

Electrical current that reverses direction many times per
second

Answer 5

Alternating Current (AC)

Question 6

Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

Answer 6

Generator

Question 7

Device that can step voltage or current up or down

Answer 7

Transformer

Question 8

When voltage is high enough that electricity flows through
air unintentionally

Answer 8

Arc Flash

Question 9

Power control system that is managed by computers using
switches and sensors

Answer 9

Smart Grid

Question 10

Computers that monitor and adjust industrial processes

Answer 10

Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC)

Question 11

Energy that comes from sources that are naturally
replenished

Answer 11

Renewable Energy

Question 12

Energy that comes from burning alcohol made from
vegetation

Answer 12

Biomass Fuel

Question 13

Semiconductors that convert solar energy to electrical
energy

Answer 13

Photovoltaic Cells

Question 14

Computer model to predict how a product will perform

Answer 14

Simulation

Question 15

A method of testing products without totally destroying
them

Answer 15

Non-Destructive Testing
(NDT)

Question 16

High frequency sound waves bounce off defects and
cracks in a product, such as the inside of a pipe

Answer 16

Ultrasonic Testing

Question 17

Transducer that generates a high frequency signal and
detects its reflection

Answer 17

Pulser/Receiver

Question 18

Gauges that are placed inside pipelines and move through
them looking for problems

Answer 18

Pipeline Inspection Gauges
(PIG)

Question 19

Natural gas that can be used as a fuel

Answer 19

Methane

Question 20

Geologic maps that can be used to find oil and gas
deposits

Answer 20

Topographic Survey

Question 21

Layers of rock

Answer 21

Strata

Question 22

Pressurized fluid is forced into a well to crack it open to
release natural gas

Answer 22

Hydraulic Fracking

Question 23

Compressed rock deep within the Earth

Answer 23

Bedrock

Question 24

Sensors that report data to a central headquarters or
control station

Answer 24

Telemetering Equipment

Question 25

Machinery that decreases the volume of a gas, but increases its pressure

Answer 25

Compressor

Question 26

Limit heat from fires and pre-wet combustible material

Answer 26

Fire Control Systems

Question 27

Release lots of water or chemical designed to put out the fire quickly

Answer 27

Fire Suppression Systems

Question 28

Drawings that show the landscape and shape of the building and grounds

Answer 28

Site Drawings

Question 29

Drawings that show the dimensions of the building

Answer 29

Architectural Plans

Question 30

Drawings that show foundations and framing materials

Answer 30

Structural Drawings

Question 31

Drawings that show plumbing and HVAC routing

Answer 31

Mechanical Drawings

Question 32

Area of building that could burn

Answer 32

Design Area

Question 33

Volume of water per square foot of design area required by code

Answer 33

Design Density

Question 34

Sprinkler system that has pipes filled with pressurized water

Answer 34

Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

Question 35

Pipes fill with water after first releasing pressurized air

Answer 35

Dry Pipe Sprinkler System

Question 36

All water in the system is released at once

Answer 36

Deluge Sprinkler System

Question 37

Contains firefighting chemicals instead of just water

Answer 37

Foam-Water Sprinkler System

Question 38

Works closely with engineers to improve products or processes

Answer 38

Engineering Technician

Question 39

Devices that rely on a change in pressurized liquid to operate

Answer 39

Hydraulic Devices

Question 40

Devices that rely on a change in pressurized air to operate

Answer 40

Pneumatic Devices

Question 41

People who take geographic measurements for making and using maps

Answer 41

Surveyors

Question 42

Set of detailed instructions for every operation in a plant, used to improve safety and efficiency.

Answer 42

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Question 43

A way to use a computer to automate machinery based on a series of coordinates

Answer 43

Computer Numerical Control (CNC)