Review 2

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

One therm of natural gas equals how many Btu?

Answer 2

1,000,000

Question 3

A leaking safety valve can be plugged to avoid wasting water until it is repaired.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

After boiler repairs are made, installer/service verification of function testing must be completed.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Induced draft means that there is a fan on the back end of the system (by the chimney).

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Contaminated oxygen is not required for the combustion of fuel.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Logbooks must be hardbound and have consecutively numbered pages.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

If a substance has a pH level that is below 7 it is considered to be

Answer 8

Neither neutral nor Basic

Question 9

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

Answer 9

False

Question 10

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

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A boiler with very clean water does not require water treatment

Answer 11

False

Question 12

A low pressure black seal operator is required in a multi-dwelling complex (apartment complex) when the boilers total 4,000,000 btus.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Boiler water is treated to remove nitrogen from the water

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Is a welded repair allowed on the pressure retaining area of a boiler or pressure vessel?

Answer 14

False

Question 15

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

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Impurities that increase the density of the boiler water are removed by:

Answer 16

both bottom and surface blowdown

Question 17

A vent valve should be opened up when:

Answer 17

Both warming up and shutting down the boiler

Question 18

Soot build-up on heating surfaces

Answer 18

both increases the amount of fuel and blocks heat transfer

Question 19

Bottom blowdown works best when the boiler is in high fire.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

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

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Definition of a boiler dry lay-up: the procedure that is generally used in boilers that are to be out of service for extended periods of time ( 30 Days) where an operator needs to drain, clean and thoroughly dry the inside of a boiler
For this procedure, what else needs to be done?

Answer 21

Return the water to the boiler while the boiler is idle

Question 22

A boiler with water at a pH level of 7 will be considered alkaline/basic.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Why should the gauge glass on a steam boiler be blown down regularly?

Answer 23

to remove dirt and sediment from the glass

Question 24

A safety relief valve is considered the most important fitting.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

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

Answer 25

False

Question 26

A dirty sight glass in a steam boiler is a violation in the State of NJ.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What prevents explosions in a boiler room?

Answer 27

the purge cycle during the sequence of operation and
testing the low-water cut-off and
the BMS

Question 28

A(n} _________draft fan is located after the furnace.

Answer 28

Induced

Question 29

A boiler pressure control device (pressuretrol) is not needed to control pressure in a steam boiler.

Answer 29

false

Question 30

Blowing down is most effective when the steam output is _________

Answer 30

at a low rate

Question 31

Most low pressure hydronic systems (hot water systems) utilize radiators to supply heat.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

The following is used to perform a steam boiler function test.

Answer 32

Safety valve

Question 33

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

Answer 33

False

Question 34

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

Answer 34

False

Question 35

When oil strainers are cleaned properly, suction readings will be high.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

The main reason make-up water is added to the boiler is to:

Answer 36

Replenish water that has been lost and to supply enough water to keep the proper amount of steam flowing

Question 37

In accordance with accepted practice, the type of valve located between the boiler and the safety valve must be a/an:

Answer 37

No valve

Question 38

NJ BBPVC published an advisory that states that a backflow preventer cannot be used to replace a metal check valve.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

The primary function of adding make-up water to a system is to:

Answer 39

Replenish water that has been lost and to supply enough water to keep the proper amount of steam flowing

Question 40

Cast-iron is a material that can be used to build a boiler.

Answer 40

True