Practice Free CCPSC Exam Online Questions
The photo below represents part of the overhead piping for a reactor with a 90 psig maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP).
Which of the following statements are correct? (select all that apply)
- A . A rupture disc installed upstream of a relief valve can protect the valve from corrosion and fouling
- B . The pressure gauge shown can be used to verify that the relief device is set correctly
- C . A drain valve between the rupture disc and relief valve can compromise overpressure protection
- D . The combination of rupture disc and relief valve is an acceptable overpressure protection configuration
For a vapor explosion that occurs in a closed vessel, the amount of thermodynamic energy that ends up in the overpressure is approximately:
- A . 2%
- B . 50%
- C . 17.5%
- D . 0%
A contractor has been hired to apply a proprietary coating in an unoccupied process area. The coating has hazardous properties.
What documentation should the contractor provide to the site owner before starting work? (Select all that apply)
- A . The contractor’s procedure for handling and applying the coating
- B . The site owner is responsible for protecting the site employees, so no contractor documentation needs to be provided
- C . No documentation is required since the contractor’s technology is proprietary
- D . A plan on how the contractor will protect all site employees from exposure
- E . A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the coating materials
Which one of the following Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (HIRA) methods is generally considered to be most quantitative in nature?
- A . Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- B . What-If Analysis
- C . What-If/Checklist Analysis
- D . Bow-Tie Analysis
- E . Hazard and Operability (HAZOP)
Which of the following are Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis methods? (Select all that apply)
- A . Root Cause Analysis
- B . Layer of Protection Analysis
- C . Bow-Tie Analysis
- D . What-If
- E . Fish Bone Analysis
- F . FMEA
Which of the following considerations should be addressed when developing a process safety Audit system? (select all that apply)
- A . Documenting audit results
- B . Scheduling audits
- C . Performing audits
- D . Staffing of audit teams
A facility has implemented a program of tracking the rate of submittals of process safety related employee suggestions.
Which Risk Based Process Safety element does this program demonstrate?
- A . Workforce Involvement
- B . Operating Procedures
- C . Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis
- D . Management of Change
Which of the following are appropriate factors to consider when determining the number of individuals on the incident investigation team? (Select all that apply)
- A . The complexity of the incident
- B . The team should always include an external consultant or insurance agent
- C . The number of people that volunteer to participate
- D . The need for the investigation team to be well-balanced and unbiased
What are some characteristics of an effective Management of Change system: (select all that apply)
- A . Develops recommendations that will eliminate process safety incidents
- B . Facilitates implementation of appropriate risk controls
- C . Identifies necessary modifications to Risk Based Process Safety element work activities prompted by the change
- D . Requires the proper mix of expertise to evaluate the proposed change
- E . Driven by quality assurance considerations
Static Electricity accumulation could be a concern with which of the following fluids? (Select all that apply)
- A . Sea water
- B . Hexane
- C . Benzene
- D . Toluene