Black Seal Test LATEST VERSION 2025/2026
The ASME Code states that the setting on the high limit
pressure control on a low pressure steam boiler shall not
exceed: - ANSWER -15 psig
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which water is turned
to steam under pressure by the application of heat. True or
False? - ANSWER -False
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. True or False? - ANSWER -False
According to state boiler regulations, where should the boiler
registration number be located? - ANSWER -on the front of the
boiler
,A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in each plant
containing over: - ANSWER -100 Boiler Hp
If in good standing, an expired license can be renewed within a
period of: - ANSWER -3 years
The low pressure black seal license will permit you to operate
boiler plants of up to: - ANSWER -no limit
What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a
boiler operator with an expired license? - ANSWER -$5,000.00
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State
of New Jersey jurisdiction number? - ANSWER -upper left
corner
What is the maximum temperature and pressure a hot water
supply boiler can have to be considered a low pressure boiler? -
ANSWER -160 psi at 250 degrees F
, The observed pressure of a heating system when it is in an idle
or non-operating mode is called: - ANSWER -This is known as
the static pressure of the system
The primary purpose of establishing a set of plant safety rules is
to: - ANSWER -protect the workers and equipment
What are the four systems required to operate a steam boiler? -
ANSWER -steam, feedwater, fuel and draft
Low pressure boilers shall comply with what section of the
ASME code? - ANSWER -IV
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low
pressure heating boilers? - ANSWER -H
Which of the following statements regarding a hydronic heating
system is accurate in its description?
1. the water circulation must take the water from the boiler and
move it through the individual terminals or heating units where
the heat is emitted and then return the water to the
condensate tank.
The ASME Code states that the setting on the high limit
pressure control on a low pressure steam boiler shall not
exceed: - ANSWER -15 psig
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which water is turned
to steam under pressure by the application of heat. True or
False? - ANSWER -False
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. True or False? - ANSWER -False
According to state boiler regulations, where should the boiler
registration number be located? - ANSWER -on the front of the
boiler
,A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in each plant
containing over: - ANSWER -100 Boiler Hp
If in good standing, an expired license can be renewed within a
period of: - ANSWER -3 years
The low pressure black seal license will permit you to operate
boiler plants of up to: - ANSWER -no limit
What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a
boiler operator with an expired license? - ANSWER -$5,000.00
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State
of New Jersey jurisdiction number? - ANSWER -upper left
corner
What is the maximum temperature and pressure a hot water
supply boiler can have to be considered a low pressure boiler? -
ANSWER -160 psi at 250 degrees F
, The observed pressure of a heating system when it is in an idle
or non-operating mode is called: - ANSWER -This is known as
the static pressure of the system
The primary purpose of establishing a set of plant safety rules is
to: - ANSWER -protect the workers and equipment
What are the four systems required to operate a steam boiler? -
ANSWER -steam, feedwater, fuel and draft
Low pressure boilers shall comply with what section of the
ASME code? - ANSWER -IV
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low
pressure heating boilers? - ANSWER -H
Which of the following statements regarding a hydronic heating
system is accurate in its description?
1. the water circulation must take the water from the boiler and
move it through the individual terminals or heating units where
the heat is emitted and then return the water to the
condensate tank.
