3 A2 Chapter 1 - Legislation and
Codes for Power Engineers Questions
with Correct Answers
1. What is the acronym for The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Inspectors?
a. CSA.
b. ASME.
c. NBA.
d. NBBI.
e. HSN. - ANSWERSd
The Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) is responsible for the administration of
the legislation for _____ and _____.
a. Boilers, heaters.
b. Exams, testing.
c. Boilers, pressure vessels.
d. Testing, fee collection.
e. Inspections, process design. - ANSWERSc
What designates the classification of the certificate of competency, required for the role
of chief power engineer?
a. Product classification.
b. Number of employee's.
c. Type of feedstock used.
d. Kilowatt rating of the power plant.
e. ASME regulations. - ANSWERSd
What standard regulates Mechanical Refrigeration Code?
a. CSA B52.
b. ASME Section I.
c. CSA B51.
d. ASME Section VII.
e. NFPA. - ANSWERSa
What is the upper permissible limit of adjustment without requiring replacing the spring
for a safety valve designed for 1800 kPa?
a. 1785 kPa
b. 1890 kPa
c. 1854 kPa
d. 1980 kPa
, e. 1800 kPa. - ANSWERSb
What standard regulates Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code?
a. CSA B52.
b. ASME Section I.
c. ASME Section VII.
d. CSA B51.
e. NFPA. - ANSWERSd
What code regulates Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping?
a. CSA B52.
b. ASME Section I.
c. CSA B51.
d. ASME Section VII.
e. ASME B31.3. - ANSWERSe
What tables are found in the tables section of the B-51 code?
1. Categories of fittings.
2. Minimum dimensions of blowoff vessels.
3. Minimum dimensions of blowoff vessels for coil-tube boilers.
4. Steam Tables.
5. Refrigeration Tables.
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 3, 4, 5
e. 4, 5. - ANSWERSc
What are the two main purposes of the CSA B-52 code?
1. Terms and equipment relating to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment are
defined.
2. The various classifications of buildings and occupancies are listed and described with
examples of each classification given.
3. To provide for the safe design, construction, installation, operation and repair of
refrigerating and air conditioning equipment and systems, and related equipment.
4. To promote uniform requirements among the provinces and territories.
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
e. 1, 4. - ANSWERSd
What is the main focus of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
(NBBI)?
a. To supervise the power engineers and the safe, and efficient, operation of the plant.
Codes for Power Engineers Questions
with Correct Answers
1. What is the acronym for The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Inspectors?
a. CSA.
b. ASME.
c. NBA.
d. NBBI.
e. HSN. - ANSWERSd
The Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) is responsible for the administration of
the legislation for _____ and _____.
a. Boilers, heaters.
b. Exams, testing.
c. Boilers, pressure vessels.
d. Testing, fee collection.
e. Inspections, process design. - ANSWERSc
What designates the classification of the certificate of competency, required for the role
of chief power engineer?
a. Product classification.
b. Number of employee's.
c. Type of feedstock used.
d. Kilowatt rating of the power plant.
e. ASME regulations. - ANSWERSd
What standard regulates Mechanical Refrigeration Code?
a. CSA B52.
b. ASME Section I.
c. CSA B51.
d. ASME Section VII.
e. NFPA. - ANSWERSa
What is the upper permissible limit of adjustment without requiring replacing the spring
for a safety valve designed for 1800 kPa?
a. 1785 kPa
b. 1890 kPa
c. 1854 kPa
d. 1980 kPa
, e. 1800 kPa. - ANSWERSb
What standard regulates Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code?
a. CSA B52.
b. ASME Section I.
c. ASME Section VII.
d. CSA B51.
e. NFPA. - ANSWERSd
What code regulates Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping?
a. CSA B52.
b. ASME Section I.
c. CSA B51.
d. ASME Section VII.
e. ASME B31.3. - ANSWERSe
What tables are found in the tables section of the B-51 code?
1. Categories of fittings.
2. Minimum dimensions of blowoff vessels.
3. Minimum dimensions of blowoff vessels for coil-tube boilers.
4. Steam Tables.
5. Refrigeration Tables.
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 3, 4, 5
e. 4, 5. - ANSWERSc
What are the two main purposes of the CSA B-52 code?
1. Terms and equipment relating to refrigeration and air conditioning equipment are
defined.
2. The various classifications of buildings and occupancies are listed and described with
examples of each classification given.
3. To provide for the safe design, construction, installation, operation and repair of
refrigerating and air conditioning equipment and systems, and related equipment.
4. To promote uniform requirements among the provinces and territories.
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
e. 1, 4. - ANSWERSd
What is the main focus of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
(NBBI)?
a. To supervise the power engineers and the safe, and efficient, operation of the plant.
