Question 1

How are employees in the process industry awarded for job excellence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Promotions
B)   Dental insurance
C)   Retirement plans
D)   Health insurance A

Question 2

What is another term for raw materials?

Accepted Answer

A)   Input
B)   Unit
C)   Stock
D)   Product A

Question 3

Which of the following describes a raw material or intermediate component used to make something else?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feedstock
B)   Process
C)   Production
D)   Output A

Question 4

What is the "sun-up" effect?

Accepted Answer

A)   When a person's natural time clock is different from work hours
B)   The mental low point that occurs between 2-6am
C)   The mental low point that occurs between 2-6pm
D)   When the person wakes up when the sun rises, no matter how sleep deprived the person is

Question 5

How do process industries impact the community?

Accepted Answer

A)   They take jobs away from the area
B)   They increase the standard of living
C)   They increase the supply of available housing
D)   They always pollute the water supply

Question 6

What agency provides a coordinated response to large-scale emergencies?

Accepted Answer

A)   EPA
B)   DOT
C)   NRC
D)   DHS

Question 7

How many courses did a core group of industry representatives create when partnering with local colleges?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   8
C)   10
D)   12

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason for a degree in process technology valuable?

Accepted Answer

A)   It minimize training costs for industry
B)   It creates a safer work environment
C)   It helps train employees in regard to process unit specifics
D)   It shortens your work day

Question 9

What is not a method for a process technician to ensure customer satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emphasis on production
B)   Emphasis on operations
C)   Continuous improvement of operations
D)   Following the organization on social media

Question 10

How can quality be defined?

Accepted Answer

A)   A product or service that has a competitive edge
B)   A product or service free of deficiencies
C)   A product or service that will satisfy some needs
D)   A product or service that reduces waste

Question 11

What is a not a key element of the process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quality
B)   Safety
C)   Efficiency
D)   Phone access

Question 12

What trend should process technicians expect to see in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased workplace diversity
B)   Virtual facilities
C)   Less stringent environmental quality standards
D)   Limited market fluctuations in pricing of raw materials

Question 13

Why is it important to ask questions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because many industries do not have good standard operating procedures
B)   Because many industries do not have a good training program
C)   Because processes and technology involved are constantly changing and improving
D)   Because your boss will leave you alone

Question 14

What industry is classified as a process industry?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oil and gas
B)   Power generation
C)   Food and beverage
D)   All of the above

Question 15

What is the mission of the Department of Transportation (DOT)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protect U.S. territory from violent criminals
B)   Protect the community from illegal use and trafficking of firearms
C)   Provide an efficient and economical national transportation system
D)   Protect public health and safety through regulations of nuclear power

Question 16

Which of the following is not a common duty of a process technician?

Accepted Answer

A)   Controlling equipment
B)   Monitoring equipment
C)   Troubleshooting equipment
D)   All of the above

Question 17

What is an example of physical health issue not a mental health that can occur if shift work is not handled well?

Accepted Answer

A)   Irritability
B)   Depression
C)   Lack of exercise
D)   Lack of a social life

Question 18

What agency protects public health and safety through regulations of nuclear power?

Accepted Answer

A)   EPA
B)   OSHA
C)   NRC
D)   ATF

Question 19

Which of the following workplace conditions is the most rare that a process technician can expect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Indoor and outdoor work
B)   Working 9-5 only without overtime
C)   Lifting some heavy objects
D)   Working in their hometown with no travel

Question 20

What agency is charged with authority to make and enforce the national environmental policy?

Accepted Answer

A)   EPA
B)   OSHA
C)   NRC
D)   DHS

Exam 1: Process Technology: an Overview