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Key Facts: MS Conveyor Systems Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

40 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

$120

PSI Exam Fee

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

Open book

Exam Format

PSI MS Contractor Bulletin 4/23/2026

MS Conveyor Systems PSI trade exam: 40 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $120. Open-book MSBOC classification (bulletin 4/23/2026).

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1During belt-conveyor installation, what is the primary purpose of the take-up assembly?
A.To establish and maintain belt tension and absorb stretch
B.To increase belt speed without changing pulley RPM
C.To support the loaded belt in a trough shape
D.To discharge material at intermediate points
Explanation: A take-up establishes the belt tension needed for drive-pulley traction and keeps that tension as the belt stretches in service. Screw take-ups do this by moving a pulley with threaded rods; gravity take-ups do it automatically with a counterweight. Without adequate take-up travel, the belt slips, sags between idlers, or cannot be re-spliced after a repair.
2When installing a loading chute on a belt conveyor, material should enter the belt:
A.Straight down from a high free-fall to pack the load
B.In the direction of belt travel and as close as practical to belt speed
C.Against the direction of belt travel to scrub the belt clean
D.From one side only so the belt trains itself to the opposite idlers
Explanation: NCCER conveyor practice is to load in the direction of travel and match belt speed as closely as the chute geometry allows. That reduces impact, abrasion, spillage, and the side forces that push the belt off-center. High free-fall, reverse loading, or one-sided loading all damage the belt and destroy tracking.
3Which idlers are installed under the loading point to absorb impact and protect the belt?
A.Return idlers
B.Snub pulleys
C.Impact idlers
D.Bend pulleys
Explanation: Impact idlers (often rubber-disc or cushioned rolls) are placed under the load zone so the belt is supported when material lands. They reduce cover gouging, carcass breaks, and idler-frame damage. Return idlers support the empty belt on the way back; snub and bend pulleys change belt wrap or direction, not load-zone impact.
4On a typical head-driven belt conveyor, the head pulley is the pulley that:
A.Is at the loading end and always provides the take-up
B.Supports only the empty return belt
C.Is used solely as a counterweight
D.Is at the discharge end and usually provides the drive
Explanation: The head pulley sits at the discharge end. Most fixed belt conveyors are head-driven so the tight side of the belt is the carrying run. The tail pulley is at the loading end and often carries a screw take-up. Return idlers, not the head pulley, support the empty belt.
5Skirtboards at a belt loading point are installed primarily to:
A.Keep material on the belt until it is centered and settled
B.Increase belt speed by reducing air drag
C.Replace the need for a take-up
D.Serve as the only required nip-point guard at the head pulley
Explanation: Skirtboards and replaceable skirt rubber contain the load in the chute area until the material is moving with the belt. They must be adjusted so the rubber seals to the belt without gouging it. They do not change belt speed, tension the belt, or substitute for pulley and nip-point guards.
6Before a new belt is installed and tensioned, terminal pulleys must be:
A.Intentionally cocked so the belt will train itself
B.Level, square to the conveyor centerline, and parallel to each other
C.Set with the tail pulley higher than the head pulley on every run
D.Left loose in the slots until after the first loaded run
Explanation: Pulleys that are out of level or out of square steer the belt off-center as soon as tension is applied. Installation practice is to align the structure to a centerline, then set every terminal and snub pulley level, square, and parallel before hanging the belt. Cocked pulleys and loose bearings are tracking problems, not installation methods.
7A screw (manual) take-up on a short belt conveyor is most commonly located at the:
A.Head drive motor shaft
B.First return idler after the head pulley
C.Tail pulley
D.Loading-chute skirtboard
Explanation: Screw take-ups usually move the tail-pulley bearings on threaded rods so belt slack can be removed from the low-tension end. They are typical on shorter conveyors where belt stretch is small enough to take up by hand. The motor shaft, a return idler, and the skirtboard are not take-up devices.
8Drive-pulley lagging is installed mainly to:
A.Reduce belt speed for a given pulley RPM
B.Replace the conveyor backstop on an incline
C.Eliminate the need for any take-up tension
D.Increase friction so the pulley can transmit tension without slip
Explanation: Rubber or ceramic lagging raises the coefficient of friction between the pulley and the belt. Higher friction lets the drive transmit a larger effective tension (Te) at a given wrap angle and slack-side tension. Lagging does not change the geometric speed of the pulley, substitute for a backstop, or remove the need for take-up.
9An inclined belt conveyor that can run backward under load if power is lost should be fitted with a:
A.Backstop or holdback on the drive
B.Crowned tail pulley only
C.Lighter counterweight in the take-up
D.Shorter skirtboard at the load point
Explanation: A backstop (holdback) locks the drive when the motor stops so the loaded belt cannot run downhill. ASME B20.1 requires anti-runaway protection where gravity can cause uncontrolled motion. Pulley crown, take-up weight, and skirt length do not prevent rollback.
10A lagged head pulley is 18 in. in diameter and turns at 100 RPM. Approximate belt speed is:
A.314 ft/min
B.471 ft/min
C.188 ft/min
D.1,800 ft/min
Explanation: Belt speed in feet per minute is pulley circumference times RPM: FPM = (π × D × RPM) / 12, with D in inches. Using π ≈ 3.14, (3.14 × 18 × 100) / 12 = 471 FPM. Always use pulley diameter in inches and divide by 12 to obtain feet of travel per revolution.

About the MS Conveyor Systems Exam

Mississippi Conveyor Systems Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The official open-book exam has 40 questions, a 70% passing standard, and 2 hours allowed. PSI examination fee is $120 per portion (bulletin updated 4/23/2026). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Law and Business Management exam, and is not a substitute for MSBOC application review or the official open-book examination.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$120 (PSI Services LLC (for Mississippi State Board of Contractors))

MS Conveyor Systems Exam Content Outline

30%

Installation

Conveyor installation practices

20%

Systems and Equipment

Conveyor types and equipment

13%

Tools and Fasteners

Tools and fasteners for conveyor work

10%

Safety

Conveyor and OSHA safety

10%

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance and troubleshooting

8%

Electrical

Safety disconnect electrical work

10%

Welding

Associated welding applications

How to Pass the MS Conveyor Systems Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: $120

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

MS Conveyor Systems Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for this classification in the current PSI Mississippi Contractor bulletin (updated 4/23/2026)
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
4Confirm MSBOC classification scope and eligibility at msboc.us before scheduling with PSI
5All applicants must also pass Law and Business Management unless it is waived

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the MS Conveyor Systems exam?

The official PSI examination has 40 scored questions (plus possible unscored experimental items). Passing is 70% within 2 hours.

How much does the MS Conveyor Systems exam cost?

PSI lists $120 per examination portion (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 4/23/2026). MSBOC application fees are separate: $400 commercial or $50 residential. Additional classifications are $100 each.

Is the Mississippi contractor exam open book?

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

Do I still need the Law and Business Management exam?

Yes. MSBOC requires the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam (50 questions, 70%, 2 hours) of all applicants. Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Law and Business.