Minnesota Special Boiler License Practice
Exam Flashcards Exam questions with
correct answers
A Special Engineer is expected to be competent, take charge of, and be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers of not more than ___________ HP and their
appurtenances. - ANSWER-50
A gauge glass can be attached to a ____________ column, which is attached to a boiler. - ANSWER-
water
In accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota, one boiler horsepower for conventional
boilers is equal to ____________ - ANSWER-10 sq ft of boiler heating surface
In accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota, one boiler horsepower for steam-coil-type
generators is equal to ____________ - ANSWER-5 sq ft of boiler heating surface
When the boiler heating surface cannot be discerned, the boiler horsepower shall be determined by
dividing the Btu input by ____________ - ANSWER-67,000
In accordance with the statues of the State of Minnesota, each electric boiler horsepower is equal to
____________ kilowatts - ANSWER-10
A logbook must be maintained in the boiler room by the ____________ - ANSWER-the chief engineer or
the operating engineer designee
The shift engineer of a high pressure boiler plant of over 200 HP must stay within ____________ of
boiler room at all times during the shift? - ANSWER-500 ft
A high pressure boiler must have two means of feedwater supply if it exceeds ____________ HP. -
ANSWER-50
, When used, a quick-opening blowdown valve must be located ____________ - ANSWER-nearest to the
boiler
The minimum passing score for a Minnesota engineer's license examination is ____________% -
ANSWER-70
Licenses granted must be displayed in ____________ - ANSWER-a conspicuous place in the engine or
boiler room
For the purpose of the boiler and pressure vessels statutes, "a year" is considered to be at least
____________ hr. - ANSWER-2000
Sensible heat is ____________ - ANSWER-able to cause a change in temperature
Heat that brings about of state without causing a change in temperature is ____________ - ANSWER-
called latent heat
In a boiler, heat is transferred from the burning fuel to the water by ____________, ____________, and
____________ - ANSWER-convection, conduction, radiation
Convection is method of heat transfer where the movement of the fluids is due solely to the
____________ - ANSWER-flow of fluids
Large high pressure utility boilers use ____________ - ANSWER-balanced draft
When heat transfer occurs by traveling through metal, it is known as ____________ - ANSWER-
conduction
An example of the transfer of heat by radiation is ____________ - ANSWER-the heating effect of the sun
on the earth
The document governing boiler fittings and valves is the ____________ Code. - ANSWER-ASME
Exam Flashcards Exam questions with
correct answers
A Special Engineer is expected to be competent, take charge of, and be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers of not more than ___________ HP and their
appurtenances. - ANSWER-50
A gauge glass can be attached to a ____________ column, which is attached to a boiler. - ANSWER-
water
In accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota, one boiler horsepower for conventional
boilers is equal to ____________ - ANSWER-10 sq ft of boiler heating surface
In accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota, one boiler horsepower for steam-coil-type
generators is equal to ____________ - ANSWER-5 sq ft of boiler heating surface
When the boiler heating surface cannot be discerned, the boiler horsepower shall be determined by
dividing the Btu input by ____________ - ANSWER-67,000
In accordance with the statues of the State of Minnesota, each electric boiler horsepower is equal to
____________ kilowatts - ANSWER-10
A logbook must be maintained in the boiler room by the ____________ - ANSWER-the chief engineer or
the operating engineer designee
The shift engineer of a high pressure boiler plant of over 200 HP must stay within ____________ of
boiler room at all times during the shift? - ANSWER-500 ft
A high pressure boiler must have two means of feedwater supply if it exceeds ____________ HP. -
ANSWER-50
, When used, a quick-opening blowdown valve must be located ____________ - ANSWER-nearest to the
boiler
The minimum passing score for a Minnesota engineer's license examination is ____________% -
ANSWER-70
Licenses granted must be displayed in ____________ - ANSWER-a conspicuous place in the engine or
boiler room
For the purpose of the boiler and pressure vessels statutes, "a year" is considered to be at least
____________ hr. - ANSWER-2000
Sensible heat is ____________ - ANSWER-able to cause a change in temperature
Heat that brings about of state without causing a change in temperature is ____________ - ANSWER-
called latent heat
In a boiler, heat is transferred from the burning fuel to the water by ____________, ____________, and
____________ - ANSWER-convection, conduction, radiation
Convection is method of heat transfer where the movement of the fluids is due solely to the
____________ - ANSWER-flow of fluids
Large high pressure utility boilers use ____________ - ANSWER-balanced draft
When heat transfer occurs by traveling through metal, it is known as ____________ - ANSWER-
conduction
An example of the transfer of heat by radiation is ____________ - ANSWER-the heating effect of the sun
on the earth
The document governing boiler fittings and valves is the ____________ Code. - ANSWER-ASME
