Book 3 Chapter 1: Boiler & Pressure Vessels Act

Question 1

What is a jurisdiction?

Answer 1

Provinces and territories. Each jurisdiction has its own legislation governing various aspects of Power Engineering.

Question 2

Explain the intent of the regulations governing the operation of boilers and pressure equipment.

Answer 2

To give the Director/Administrator of the Department or Branch of Government a means of evolving, within the framework of the intent of the Act, to meet changes in technology, concept, and the use of those variables listed within the scope of the Act.

Question 3

Is it more difficult to change an Act or change a Regulation?

Answer 3

It is more difficult to change an Act

Question 4

What jurisdictional item of legislation is most important to a person intending to make Power Engineer a career choice?

Answer 4

Power Engineer Acts and Regulations

Question 5

List some of the penalties which may be applied to the holder of a Certificate of Competency

Answer 5

Fines, certificate suspensions, certificate cancellations, imprisonment, or any combination thereof

Question 6

Definitions such as shift engineer, chief power engineer, and assistant shift engineer are found in:
A) Alberta’s Safety Codes Act
B) CSA B-51
C) The ASME code Section VIII
D) Municipal codes
E) Alberta’s Power Engineers Regulations

Answer 6

E) Alberta’s Power Engineers Regulations

Question 7

Which of the following codes have the Canadian jurisdictions adopted in reference to pressure vessel regulation?
A) CSA B31
B) CSA B51
C) CSA B52
D) CBT V62
E) CBT V33

Answer 7

B) CSA B51

Question 8

The boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation was put into place to protect:
A) Employers
B) The public
C) Owners
D) Contractors
E) Employees

Answer 8

B) The public

Question 9

Which of the following is not a part of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Acts across Canada?
A) A list of fees
B) The regulation of equipment on trains under Railway Safety Act
C) The purpose of the act
D) A list of equipment included in the act
E) A listing of codes and standards adopted for use

Answer 9

B) The regulation of equipment on trains under Railway Safety Act

Question 10

From the Power Engineering Regulations a Fourth Class Engineer’s Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to take charge as Chief Power Engineer of a power plant not exceeding:
A) 1000 kW
B) 100 kW
C) 2500 kW
D) 500 kW
E) 5000 kW

Answer 10

A) 1000 kW

Question 11

From the Power Engineering Regulations which of the following certificates of competency qualifies the holder to take charge of the general care and operation of any power plant as chief steam engineer, to supervise the engineers in that plant, and take charge of a shift in any power plant as a shift engineer?
A) Third Class Engineer’s Certificate of Competency
B) Fireman’s Certificate of Competency
C) First Class Engineers Certificate of Competency
D) Building Operator’s Certificate of Competency
E) Pressure Welder’s Certificate of Competency

Answer 11

C) First Class Engineers Certificate of Competency

Question 12

The purpose of the ACI is to:
A) Examine power engineers
B) Certify equipment
C) Examine and discipline power engineers
D) Write legislation
E) Discuss situations relevant to power engineers

Answer 12

E) Discuss situations relevant to power engineers

Question 13

From the Power Engineering Regulations an engineer’s certificate is required to be:
A) Displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises
B) Put in a frame and kept at home
C) Given to the Chief Engineer for safe keeping
D) Kept in a fireproof container
E) Given to the plant manager for safe keeping

Answer 13

A) Displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises

Question 14

The chief boiler inspectors have established ___________, in which most provinces participate:
A) Acts
B) Inspections
C) Regulations
D) A system of standardized exams
E) Codes

Answer 14

D) A system of standardized exams

Question 15

The purpose of the Safety Codes Act and Regulations is to:
A) Set exam standards for operators
B) Protect the boiler
C) Enforce rules for building operators
D) Make rules for plant operators
E) Ensure safe operation of the plant

Answer 15

E) Ensure safe operation of the plant

Question 16

In general, all Acts will have the all of the following in common except:
A) A listing of the Codes and standards that have been adopted for use
B) The responsibility and delegate authority of the Authorized Inspector, as well as the responsibilities of the owner or Chief Engineer of a plant where an inspection is being done, will all be clearly stated
C) A list of fees associated with the registration of pressure vessels
D) The requirement for, and the methods of, inspecting, testing and certifying qualified repair and supervisory personnel will be clearly set out by the Act
E) There will be a list of penalties, which could be levied for complying with the Act or Regulations

Answer 16

E) There will be a list of penalties, which could be levied for complying with the Act or Regualtions

Question 17

One of the national legislative items which each jurisdiction in Canada has adopted as part of their applicable Act and/or Regulation is the:
A) ANSI Codes
B) ASME Codes
C) NAFTA Codes
D) CSA B52
E) NFPA Codes

Answer 17

D) CSA B52

Question 18

This group decides the content of the various courses and the criteria required to ensure a Power Engineer is properly qualified when a Certificate of Competency is issued
A) SOPEEC
B)ACI
C) ANSI
D) ASME
E) IPECC

Answer 18

E) IPECC

Question 19

This group meets at least once a year on situations which they feel are important and relevant to Power Engineer and the fulfillment of their duties and responsibilities.
A) SOPEEC
B) ACI
C) IPECC
D) ASME
E) ANSI

Answer 19

B) ACI

Question 20

This group of members of jurisdictional bodies meets at least annually answering to the ACI they ensure that all Power Engineer examinations meet the requirements set by the jurisdictional legislative bodies.
A) ASME
B) ANSI
C) ACI
D) SOPEEC
E) IPECC

Answer 20

D) SOPEEC

Question 21

The Act then has _______ which are pursuant to the enforcement of the Act.
A) Edicts
B) Proclamations
C) Regualtions
D) Laws
E) Bills

Answer 21

C) Regulations

Question 22

It is much easier to have changes made to a regulation than it is to have changes made to a/an:
A) Bill
B) Proclamation
C) Act
D) Regulation
E) Edict

Answer 22

C) Act

Question 23

The main or primary document which must be passed through the jurisdictional parliament is a/an:
A) Regulation
B) Act
C) Edict
D) Bill
E) Proclamation

Answer 23

B) Act

Question 24

The provinces and territories of Canada are referred to as a/an:
A) Jurisdiction
B) Collective
C) Body
D) Government
E) Authority

Answer 24

A) Jurisdiction

Question 25

It is much easier to have changes made to a _________ than it is to have changes made to an Act.
A) Proclamation
B) Act
C) Edict
D) Regulation
E) Bill

Answer 25

D) Regulation