MASS Power Plant Safety 5

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a plant emergency evacuation drill?

Accepted Answer

To ensure workers know routes, assembly points, and procedures

Answer

To test the public address speakers only

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To reduce the workday

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To check fire extinguisher color

Question 2

Which condition makes an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)?

Accepted Answer

A concentration of contaminant that threatens life or causes irreversible harm

Answer

Normal oxygen with mild dust

Answer

Comfortable room temperature

Answer

Slightly elevated humidity

Question 3

What is the purpose of a guard on a coupling between a motor and pump?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contact with rotating parts that can cause entanglement

Answer

To improve cooling

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To increase rotational speed

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To reduce electrical load

Question 4

Why should oily rags be stored in a closed metal container?

Accepted Answer

To prevent spontaneous combustion from oxidation heat

Answer

To keep them clean for reuse

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To save storage space

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To reduce their weight

Question 5

What is the correct procedure when a gas detector alarms for a combustible gas leak?

Accepted Answer

Stop ignition sources, evacuate, and ventilate per procedure

Answer

Light a flame to locate the source

Answer

Continue working and monitor

Answer

Increase plant load

Question 6

What is the role of a coal dust explosion prevention program?

Accepted Answer

To control accumulated dust that can ignite and explode

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To improve coal color

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To increase coal moisture for energy

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To track coal deliveries

Question 7

Why is two-way radio communication maintained between control room and field operators during switching operations?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate actions and confirm equipment status safely

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For casual conversation

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To test battery life

Answer

To reduce paperwork