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Power Plant Operator Practice Test

Check what you know about the power plant operator job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on power plant operator knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A DCS:
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Answer: Runs plant controls. It’s the control system.

Question 2 of 15A trip is:
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Answer: An automatic shutdown. Units trip on faults.

Question 3 of 15Before acting on an alarm:
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Answer: Confirm with another indication. Confirm first.

Question 4 of 15Heat rate measures:
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Answer: Fuel used per unit of electricity. Lower is more efficient.

Question 5 of 15Rounds help:
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Answer: Catch problems early. Inspections prevent failures.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The amount of power demanded.”
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Answer: Load. Load: The amount of power demanded.

Question 7 of 15What does “Rounds” mean?
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Answer: Scheduled equipment inspections.. Rounds: Scheduled equipment inspections.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Produces steam.”
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Answer: Boiler. Boiler: Produces steam.

Question 9 of 15What does “Megawatt” mean?
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Answer: A million watts of power.. Megawatt: A million watts of power.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An automatic shutdown.”
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Answer: Trip. Trip: An automatic shutdown.

Question 11 of 15What does “Ramp rate” mean?
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Answer: How fast output changes.. Ramp rate: How fast output changes.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Converts mechanical energy to electricity.”
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Answer: Generator. Generator: Converts mechanical energy to electricity.

Question 13 of 15What does “Condenser” mean?
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Answer: Turns steam back into water.. Condenser: Turns steam back into water.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Distributed control system that runs the plant.”
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Answer: DCS. DCS: Distributed control system that runs the plant.

Question 15 of 15What does “Turbine” mean?
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Answer: A machine turned by steam, gas or water.. Turbine: A machine turned by steam, gas or water.

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