Chapter 1

Question 1

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:90 rules, low pressure boiler plants are not required to have a chief engineer.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The maximum pressure setting allowed on a low pressure hydronic system is 170 psig.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What ASME codes are heating boilers built to?

Answer 3

Section IV

Question 4

An air receiver with 16 psig rating is a pressure vessel.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Violations from the State of New Jersey have a maximum penalty of $6000.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

A boiler license is required when a low pressure steam boiler is rated 4,001 lbs/hr.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which water is turned to steam under pressure by the application of heat.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

By N.J.A.C. rules, a school with a boiler plant with a total interconnected capacity of 100 BHP would require a properly licensed operator to be present whenever the building was deemed occupied.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

The minimum penalty for cheating on the boiler exam is $600.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The minimum penalty for cheating on the boiler exam is $500 and $5,000 maximum is the penalty range.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A safety valve on a low pressure steam boiler may be rated at 30 psig.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

The maximum setting allowed on a low pressure steam boiler safety valve is 15 psi.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

A boiler inspector has the right to inspect the boiler without notice.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the maximum temperature and pressure a hot water supply boiler can have to be considered a low pressure boiler?

Answer 14

160 psi at 250 degrees F

Question 15

Logbooks must be hardbound and have consecutively numbered pages.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a boiler operator with an expired
license?

Answer 16

$5,000

Question 17

What ASME code section is used for the care and operation of heating boilers?

Answer 17

ASME Code, Section VI

Question 18

An operator can frame and display a photocopy of his/her boiler license in the boiler room.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

A low pressure license may be used in two locations so far as the operator has the license in his/her possession

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What are the four systems required to operate a steam boiler?

Answer 20

steam, feedwater, fuel, and draft

Question 21

What is the minimum penalty for not properly posting your license?

Answer 21

$500

Question 22

What is the maximum temperature allowed on all low pressure heating boilers?

Answer 22

250 Degrees

Question 23

A boiler operator’s log shall be maintained in each plant containing over

Answer 23

100 Boiler HP

Question 24

If in good standing, an expired license can be renewed within a period of:

Answer 24

3 years

Question 25

A safety relief valve on a low pressure hot water boiler may be set at 160 psig.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

An initial EOP (Emergency operating permission) is good for 15 days only.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low pressure heating boilers?

Answer 27

H

Question 28

Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction
number?

Answer 28

upper left corner

Question 29

According to state boiler regulations, where should the boiler registration number be located?

Answer 29

on the front of the boiler

Question 30

Should an incident occur in the boiler room, you must immediately contact the Chief Inspector in Trenton.

Answer 30

True