Definition: Design, specify, and procure the hardware/software used in the system.

CAP question

Which of the following protection techniques is acceptable for equipment located in

a Class I, Division 1 area?

A. Explosion-proof apparatus and non-incendive equipment

B. Explosion-proof apparatus and intrinsic safety

C. Dust ignition-proof and non-incendive equipment

D. Hermetically sealed and intrinsic safety

CAP answer

The best answer is B, explosion-proof apparatus and intrinsic safety.

Hazardous location protection techniques are defined by NEC 500.7 (NEC 2002 Code).
The protection techniques are permitted as follows:

• Explosion proof apparatus—Class I, Division 1 or 2

• Intrinsic safety—Class I, Division 1 or 2; Class II, Division 1 or 2; or Class III,
Division 1 or 2
• Nonincendive equipment—Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2; or Class III,
Division 1 or 2 (does not include Class 1, Division 1)
• Dust ignition proof—Class II, Division 1 or 2 (does not include Class I, Division
1)
• Hermetically sealed—Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2; Class III, Division
1 or 2 (does not include Class I, Division 1)

1 August 2005
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Program

This question is from the Level III study guide, Domain 2, Loop checking.

Level III represents a professional who has a 13-year total of education, training, and/or
experience.

CCST question