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Key Facts: AL Conveying Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

40 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Conveying trade exam via PSI: 40 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Conveying Practice Questions

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1On a typical horizontal belt conveyor, which pulley is normally the drive pulley?
A.Tail pulley
B.Snub pulley
C.Head pulley
D.Take-up pulley
Explanation: The head pulley is usually the powered drive pulley at the discharge end. Driving at the head keeps the carrying strand in tension and is the standard arrangement for most fixed belt conveyors.
2What is the primary purpose of a gravity or screw take-up on a belt conveyor?
A.Increase belt speed
B.Maintain proper belt tension
C.Reduce motor horsepower permanently
D.Eliminate the need for idlers
Explanation: Take-up assemblies keep the belt under correct operating tension as the belt stretches, loads change, and temperature varies. Adequate tension prevents slip on the drive pulley and supports proper tracking.
3Troughing idlers on a bulk belt conveyor mainly serve to:
A.Clean the return strand
B.Form the belt into a trough to carry bulk material
C.Drive the belt forward
D.Measure belt speed
Explanation: Carrying (troughing) idlers shape the belt into a trough so loose bulk material is contained and load capacity increases. Common trough angles include 20°, 35°, and 45° depending on design.
4A wing (self-cleaning) pulley is most often selected because it:
A.Increases belt wrap more than a lagged drum
B.Allows material and debris to fall through the wings
C.Eliminates the need for lagging forever
D.Doubles belt capacity
Explanation: Wing pulleys use spaced wings so carryback and debris can pass through rather than pack between belt and pulley. They are commonly used as tail or bend pulleys in dirty bulk applications.
5Rubber lagging on a drive pulley is installed primarily to:
A.Reduce belt thickness requirements
B.Increase friction and reduce belt slip
C.Allow higher belt splice angles only
D.Replace the need for take-up
Explanation: Lagging raises the coefficient of friction between pulley and belt, improving traction and reducing slip under load. It also helps protect the pulley shell from wear.
6Skirtboards (skirt seals) at a belt conveyor loading point are used to:
A.Support the drive shaft
B.Contain material and reduce spillage at the load zone
C.Provide primary emergency stop control
D.Cool the belt cover
Explanation: Skirtboards and sealing systems keep bulk material on the belt while it settles after loading. Proper skirts reduce spillage, dust, and cleanup labor at transfer points.
7Impact idlers are typically installed:
A.Only on the return strand far from loading
B.Under the belt at loading and transfer impact zones
C.In place of the head pulley
D.Only on portable conveyors under 20 ft
Explanation: Impact idlers (often with rubber discs or cushioned rolls) absorb shock where material drops onto the belt. They protect the belt carcass and structure at load and transfer points.
8A cleated or chevron belt is most appropriate when:
A.Conveying flat packages on a level warehouse line only
B.Moving bulk material up steeper inclines without excessive rollback
C.Eliminating all idlers on long runs
D.Replacing OSHA guarding requirements
Explanation: Cleats or chevron patterns help hold bulk material on inclines and reduce rollback. Smooth belts are limited on steep grades for many free-flowing materials.
9On a screw conveyor, material is moved primarily by:
A.Pneumatic air pressure alone
B.A rotating helical flight (screw) inside a trough or tube
C.Vibrating the trough without rotation
D.Magnetic fields along the casing
Explanation: A screw conveyor uses a rotating helical flight on a shaft (or shaftless spiral) to advance bulk material through a trough or tubular casing. Pitch, diameter, and RPM govern capacity.
10Compared with full-pitch flights, short-pitch screw conveyor flights are typically used to:
A.Increase free fall of material in vertical runs only
B.Control feed rate and improve conveying on inclines
C.Eliminate the need for trough covers
D.Remove hanger bearings forever
Explanation: Short-pitch flights reduce the material advance per revolution, improving control of feed rate and helping retain material when conveying up an incline. Full pitch is common for horizontal free-flowing service.

About the AL Conveying Exam

The Alabama Conveying Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 40 questions, a 70% (28 of 40 correct) passing standard, and 120 minutes allowed. PSI examination fee is $96 per attempt (bulletin updated 1/23/26). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the trade knowledge on the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Business & Law exam for primes, and is not a substitute for board-approved experience or the official open-book examination.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$96 (PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors))

AL Conveying Exam Content Outline

35%

Conveyor Systems

Belt, screw, and bulk material conveyors

25%

Safety Standards

ASME B20.1 and OSHA conveyor safety

20%

Installation and Alignment

Erection, alignment, and commissioning

20%

Maintenance and Controls

Drives, controls, and maintenance

How to Pass the AL Conveying Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $96

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL Conveying Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for your classification in the current PSI Alabama General Contractors bulletin
2Practice open-book navigation with permanent tabs and indexes before test day
3Drill OSHA 29 CFR 1926 topics that appear across nearly every trade outline
4Work quantity takeoff and plan-reading problems under timed conditions
5Confirm Board eligibility and classification scope on genconbd.alabama.gov before scheduling with PSI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the AL Conveying exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 40 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (28 of 40 correct) within 120 minutes.

How much does the AL Conveying exam cost?

PSI lists $96 per examination registration for this Alabama general contractor classification exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 1/23/26). License application fees to the Board are separate.

Is the Alabama specialty contractor exam open book?

Yes. PSI administers these classification exams as open book. Only the bulletin-listed approved references are allowed; temporary tabs like Post-it notes are prohibited.

Do I still need the Business and Law exam?

Prime contractor applicants must also pass the Alabama Business & Law examination (50 questions, 70%, 120 minutes). Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Business & Law.