Fourth Class Review Questions Stud

Greg Johnston 4th Review Questions
1. The safety valve on the superheater outlet header is set to open at a pressure:
A] Below that of the drum safety valve

B] Above that of the drum safety valve
C] The same as the drum safety valve
D] Below atmospheric pressure
2. The most reliable method of checking or testing a low water fuel cut off is too:
A] Manually trip the cut off linkage to shut off the burner
B] Blow the float chamber down to see if the burner will cut out.
C] Lower the water in the boiler to the level where the burner should cut out.
D] Blow the low water cut off down through the water column until the burner
cuts out.
3. What elements in the air will combine with the combustible elements of the fuel?
A] Nitrogen
B] Oxygen
C] Hydrogen
D] Carbon dioxide
4. When saturated steam is given additional heat raising it above the temperature of
saturation, it is said to be:
A] Partially condensed
B] Unsaturated
C] Superheated
D] High pressure
5. Too great an excess of air in the combustion process will result in:
i. Production of carbon monoxide gas

ii. Increased heat loss in the chimney gas
iii. Increased carbon and smoke
iv. Low furnace temperature
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1,2,4
C] 1,3,4
D] 2,3,4
6. The part of a safety valve which causes it to “pop” open is the:
A] Series of port holes

B] Lip of the valve
C] Adjustable annual ring
D] Jocking screw
7. A stop valve is installed between the feedwater check valve and boiler:
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A] To allow feedwater to bypass the boiler
B] To prevent a reverse flow of water from the boiler
C] To isolate the feedline for repair.
D] To regulate the flow of feedwater.
8. If during the testing of a safety valve the valve does not open, you would first:
A] Continue to increase the steam pressure

B] Try to open the valve with the lifting lever
C] Force it open by striking it with a hammer
D] Take the boiler out of service
9. If a gauge glass breaks the operator shall immediately:
A] Open the gauge drain valve

B] Reduce the boiler pressure
C] Add more feedwater to the boiler
D] Shut off the steam and water valves on the gauge glass
10. The primary function of the internal safety sleeve of a bellows type corrugated
expansion joint is to:
A] Reduce the temperature of the steam or water in the pipe

B] Prevent undue extension or compression
C] Allow air to escape from the system
D] Absorb the impact of water hammer
11. The major reason for constantly draining steam pipes of condensation is to
prevent:
A] Pipe corrosion
B] Excessive pressures
C] Water hammer
D] Saturated steam.
12. Why must oil vapour be removed from compressed air?
A] It may ignite during compression

B] It causes surging
C] It rots piston rings
D] It builds up deposits in pipes and might explode
13. In what form must the fuel be at the instant of burning?
A] Gaseous
B] Solid
C] Liquefied
D] Powdered
14. Which gas in the chimney indicated imperfect combustion?
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A] Oxygen
B] Carbon dioxide
C] Nitrogen
D] Carbon monoxide
15. In a two stage compressor, the second stage cylinder:
A] Is the low pressure cylinder

B] Does most of the work
C] Is the smaller cylinder
D] Pumps air to the intercooler
16. What are the advantages of oil over coal when used as boiler fuel?
i. Requires less storage

ii. Costs less to handle
iii. Cleaner and more efficient to use
iv. Supply to the furnace more easily controlled
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 3, 4
C] 2, 3, 4
D] 1, 2, 3, 4
17. A solution of caustic potash is used in an Orsat apparatus to absorb:
A] CO2 + SO2
B] O2 + CO
C] O2
D] CO + CO2
18. If a few turns of wire are wrapped around a core of soft iron, and a current of
electricity passes through the wire, you will have:
A] A transformer
B] A circuit breaker
C] An electro magnet
D] A commutator
19. A generator produces a voltage called E.M.F. by the:
i. Motion of wires across a magnetic field

ii. Attraction & repulsion of magnets
iii. Motion of magnetic field across wires
iv. By induced fluctuation voltage
A] 1, 3
B] 1, 4
C] 2, 3
D] 2, 4
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20. The electrical unit of power is the:
A] Watthour
B] Watt
C] Joule
D] Coulomb
21. A fire can be stopped by:
i. Removing or cutting off the fuel supply

ii. Cooling the material below its ignition temperature.
iii. Removing or cutting off the oxygen supply.
iv. Installing an effective fire detection.
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 2, 3, 4
D] 1, 2, 3, 4
22. Which of the following extinguishers would ordinarily be used to combat a class
“C” fire?
i. Carbon dioxide
ii. Foam
iii. Dry chemical
iv. Water
A] 1, 2
B] 1, 3
C] 2, 3
D] 2, 4
23. Which of the following constitutes a class “C” fire?
A] An electrical panel
B] A coal bunker
C] A fuel tank
D] A lumber pile
24. Before beginning to repair electrical or electronic equipment your safest action is:
A] Remove the fuse from the equipment

B] Open and lock the main supply switch
C] Station a person near by with an extinguishers.
D] Disconnect the grounding cable.
25. Why should oxygen containers not be stored with oil and grease supplies?
A] Oil and grease deteriorates the metal covering of the oxygen hose
B] Oil and grease make the oxygen cylinders slippery to handle
C] The danger of spontaneous combustion is increased
D] The oxygen reduces the lubricating qualities of the oil and grease
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26. 100 pounds equals
A] 220.46 kilograms
B] 22.046 kilograms
C] 45.36 kilograms
D] 90.72 kilograms
27. 10 square meters equals
A] 10.936 sq. yds.

B] 11.96 sq. yds.
C] 10/764 sq. yds.
D] 9.144 sq. yds.
28. A stationary engineer can contribute significantly to a plant safety program by:
i. Developing good work habits.

ii. Leaving work of a hazardous nature to someone else.
iii. Attending to small preventative details immediately.
iv. Keeping records of work and scheduling regular inspections.
A] 1, 3
B] 1, 4
C] 2, 3
D] 2, 4
29. In the event of a worker coming in contact with a conductor and suffering an
electrical shock, the first step is to:
A] Apply artificial respiration

B] Call a doctor
C] Induce muscular tension
D] Remove the worker from danger
30. The instrument used to measure power is a:
A] Watt meter
B] Volt meter
C] Ohm meter
D] Milliamp meter
31. The major difference between an A.C. and a D.C. generator is that a D.C.
generator has:
A] A rotor
B] A commutator
C] Slip rings
D] A field
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32. Heat that brings out a change of state:
A] Can be sensed by a thermometer

B] Is called sensible heat
C] Causes a change of temperature
D] Is called latent heat
33. Superheat steam is steam at a saturation pressure whose temperature is above the:
A] Sensible temperature
B] Melting point temperature
C] Boiling point temperature
D] Fusion temperature
34. Thermocouples are used to measure:
A] Pressure
B] Heat ratio
C] Pressure differential
D] Temperature
35. When the temperature of an object is raised, it’s increase in length is proportional
to its:
A] Initial length and initial temperature

B] Cross sectional area and temperature
C] Volume and temperature rise
D] Initial length and temperature rise
36. Natural convection is a method of heat transfer where the movement of fluids is
due solely to the:
A] Surface pressure
B] Difference in densities
C] Difference in pressure
D] Gravitational difference
37. Pipe fittings which are not clearly identified should be:
A] Used only in water systems

B] Tested and used
C] Rejected
D] Painted as required by the colour code
38. If the pressure safety valve in a boiler pops and the only pressure gauge indicates
well below popping pressure you would:
A] Notify the inspector

B] Reduce boiler pressure and get gauge checked
C] Shut down to fix the safety valve
D] Increase spring pressure on the safety valve
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39. An example of the transfer of heat by radiation is:
A] The hot metal handles of a frying pan on a stove

B] The warming of room air by an electrical heater
C] Air drawn by a fan through an automobile radiator
D] Silverware becoming hot in the dishwashing machine
40. The best material for gaskets in very high temperature areas would be:
A] Asbestos
B] Cork
C] Nylon
D] Plastic foam
41. What elements in the air will combine with the combustible elements of the fuel?
A] Nitrogen
B] Oxygen
C] Hydrogen
D] Carbon dioxide
42. The combustibles in the coal are:
i. Carbon
ii. Hydrogen
iii. Sulphur
iv. Nitrogen
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 1, 3, 4
D] 2, 3, 4
43. A bourdon tube gauge used for measuring pressure or vacuum, is one of the oldest
instruments used in industry. The bourdon tube is also used with a bulb and
capillary tube to measure:
A] Viscosity
B] Temperature
C] Flow
D] Moisture content
44. In a two element feedwater control the following items are measured:
A] Boiler water level and steam flow

B] Feedwater flow and steam flow
C] Boiler water level and feedwater flow
D] Boiler water level and fuel flow
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45. 100 PSIG is equal to:
A] .07031 kg/sq. cm.

B] .7031 kg/sq. cm.
C] 7.031 kg/sq. cm.
D] 70.31 kg/sq. cm.
46. A body of water stored at an elevation, possesses:
A] Kinetic energy
B] High density
C] Momentum
D] Potential energy
47. Bourdon pressure tubes are normally manufactured in:
i. Bronze
ii. Aluminum
iii. Stainless steel
iv. Monel
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 1, 3, 4
D] 2, 3, 4
48. Proper draft is important to the plant operator because it:
A] Produces efficient combustion

B] Delivers the products of combustion to a high altitude
C] Reduces the volume of ash and slag
D] Prevents toxic gases from leaking out of the system
49. Insufficient air in a boiler furnace:
i. Will cause a high level of CO

ii. Will cause a low O2
iii. Could cause a smoky fire
iv. Would cause a low level of CO
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 1, 3, 4
D] 2, 3, 4
50. The formation of carbon monoxide in the furnace is undesirable because it is:
i. Explosive
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ii. Poisonous
iii. Non-combustible
iv. Wasteful
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 1, 3, 4
D] 2, 3, 4
51. The purpose of the various Boiler or Operating Engineers Act is to:
A] Ensure safe operation of the plant

B] Protect the power engineer
C] Make rules for plant operators
D] Enforce rules for power engineers
52. Which of the following advantages does oil have over coal as a boiler fuel:
i. Requires less storage space

ii. Costs less to handle
iii. Clean
iv. No heat loss when properly stored
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 3, 4
C] 2, 3, 4
D] 1, 2, 3, 4
53. Furnaces utilizing balance draft accomplish this by using:
A] A forced draft fan

B] An induced draft fan
C] A natural draft and dampers
D] Forced and induced draft fans
54. An engineer must understand the importance of combustion in order to:
i. Order the right grade of fuel

ii. Burn his fuel completely
iii. Produce smokeless fire
iv. Minimizes the danger of explosion
A] 1, 2
B] 1, 3
C] 2, 3
D] 2, 4
55. A draft gauge on a furnace indicates the draft in:
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A] Inches of water column
B] Pound per sq. in.
C] Kilograms per sq. centimeter
D] Inches of water per sq. foot
56. Coal is composed of the following combustible components:
A] Nitrogen, oxygen, ash

B] Hydrogen, oxygen, moisture
C] Carbon, hydrogen, sulphur
D] CO2, N2, SO2
57. Modulating burner controls, operate by regulating:
A] Steam flow, fuel flow

B] Fuel temperature and air flow
C] Fuel flow and air flow
D] Fuel flow and atomizing steam flow
58. Single stage reciprocating air compressors consists of:
A] One or more cylinders of the same size

B] One or more rotors
C] One or more cylinders of different size
D] At least one impeller
59. When testing for ammonia leaks in a refrigeration system using lighted sulphur
tapers, the presence of ammonia will be indicated by:
A] Heavy yellow fumes

B] Light brown fumes
C] Heavy white fumes
D] Heavy black fumes
60. The most common cause of lubricating problem in anti-friction bearings is:
A] Improper additives in lubricants

B] Contaminated lubricants
C] Not enough lubricants
D] Too much lubricant too often
61. An air compressor is automatically started and stopped by a pressure switch found
on the:
A] Inter-cooler
B] After-cooler
C] Separator
D] Receiver
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62. The heat given up by the brine in the evaporator must equal the heat:
A] Picked up by the refrigerant

B] Produced by the compressor
C] Given up by the condenser
D] Gained by the condenser
63. The cooling water for an air compressor should be turned on:
A] When the compressor reaches operating temperature

B] Before starting the compressor
C] While the compressor is idling
D] When the operating pressure is reached
64. Heavy oils are normally used for ___________application.
A] Slow speed high pressure

B] Slow speed low pressure
C] High speed high pressure
D] High speed low temperature
65. Turbine pumps are best suited for:
A] Low capacity low pressure service

B] Low capacity high pressure service
C] High capacity high pressure service
D] High capacity low pressure service
66. Piston rings are often made of Teflon:
A] To keep them dry

B] To absorb heat
C] To augment cylinder lubricator
D] To keep air free of oil
67. In a refrigeration system the purpose of the compressor is to:
A] Establish two pressure levels

B] Reject heat from the system
C] Absorb heat into the system
D] Regulate the flow of the refrigerant
68. A thermostatic trap is controlled and operated by a:
A] A thermo electric valve

B] Combination of bucket and float
C] Temperature differential between condensate and steam
D] Bucket which tips when filled with condensate
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69. The shafts of a high output, high temperature steam turbines are usually sealed by
using:
A] Labyrinth glands
B] Carbon rings
C] Water seal glands
D] Oil sealed glands
70. Which of the following had the greatest effect on the viscosity of lubricating oil:
A] Pressure
B] Temeprature
C] Flow
D] Load
71. When lubricating equipment the operator should also check:
i. Unusual machine noises

ii. Unusual consumption of lubricant
iii. Excessive heat in bearing housing
iv. Excessive leakage of lubricant
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 2, 3, 4
D] 1, 2, 3, 4
72. Converters are used in hot water heating systems to:
A] Transfer the heat contained in the steam to the water

B] Change the direction in which the water is flowing as it cools down
C] Change condensate back to steam
D] Reduce the pressure in the expansion tank
73. A closed type expansion tank in a hot water heating system must:
A] Be filled with water all the time

B] Have a vent open to the atmosphere at all times
C] Be partially filled with air at all times
D] Be located no higher than the top of the boiler
74. In the compression type of refrigeration system the liquid refrigerant is changed to
a gas in the:
A] Condenser
B] Evaporator
C] Receiver
D] Compressor
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75. The lantern ring (seal cage) on the shaft of a centrifugal pump:
A] Holds the shaft packing against the shoulder of the stuffing box
B] Assists in reducing shaft vibration
C] Distributes sealing water to the packing
D] Prevents water from leaking out of the pump casing
76. Air that is fully saturated has a relative humidity of:
A] 90%
B] 96.8%
C] 100%
D] 101%
77. If when charging an ammonia system the drum becomes frosted, it is an

indication that:
A] The system is full

B] The system is air bound
C] The drum is nearly empty
D] The charging valve is struck
78. An injector:
A] Forces steam into the boiler

B] Feeds chemicals into the boiler
C] Adds feedwater to the boiler
D] Blows down the boiler
79. High head pressure in a refrigeration system usually indicates:
A] Broken plates in the compressor discharge v/v’s.

B] Air or non-condensable gases in the system
C] Broken plates in the compressor suction v/v’s
D] Lack of refrigerant in the system
80. The two major tyeps of refrigerating systems are:
i. Direct
ii. Ammonia
iii. Indirect
iv. Freon
A] 1, 4
B] 2, 3
C] 2, 4
D] 1, 3
81. The float chamber of the low water cut out is blown out often to prevent:
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A] The chamber collecting sediment
B] The electric wiring from deteriorating
C] The mercury from oxidizing
D] The magnets from rusting
82. Suspended mater must be removed from the feedwater to:
i. Avoid overheating of the boiler metal

ii. Prevent foaming in the boiler
iii. Keeps the steam pure
iv. Eliminate the formation of lethal gases
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 1, 3, 4
D] 2, 3, 4
83. Using preheated air with solid fuels:
A] Reduces air pollution

B] Creates soot which is heavy and difficult to remove
C] Necessitates the use of better grades of fuel
D] Starts combustion more quickly
84. An oil impurity in the feedwater would cause:
A] A foaming condition
B] A low PH reading
C] A high PH reading
D] A reduction in scale
85. The blow down system has two valves. They should be opened and closed in the
correct sequence to:
A] Carry out the blow down accurately

B] Protect the valve nearest the boiler
C] Prevent a high level in the steam drum
D] Prevent the boiler losing level
86. The manhole or door is always on the inside of the boiler because:
A] It is less likely to get misplaced

B] It makes it easier to handle
C] The oval shape makes it easier to fit
D] Internal pressures keep it tight
87. The most important step before lighting off a furnace is to:
A] Be sure light of torch or spark is working properly

B] Have the proper water level in the gauge glass for drum
C] Have all fuel valves and systems ready for light off
D] Have the setting well purged with air to blow out combustibles
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88. When igniting a gas or oil fired boiler you should ignite from:
i. Another burner in service

ii. The hot refractory
iii. A hand torch
iv. An electrical igniter
A] 1, 2
B] 1, 3
C] 2, 3
D] 3, 4
89. Sludge is usually removed from the boiler by:
A] Filtering the water before it leaves the boiler

B] Raking it into a sludge trap
C] Vacuuming it from the boiler
D] Blowing off or blowing down
90. If the feedwater is neutral its pH valve is:
A] 0
B] 5
C] 7
D] 13
91. Air pre-heaters are used by:
i. Raising the temperature of the flue gas for pollution purposes

ii. Recover waste heat from the flue gases
iii. Eliminate the need for economizers
iv. Increase combustion efficiency
A] 3, 4
B] 2, 3
C] 1, 2
D] 2, 4
92. The continuous boiler water blowdown (blowoff) is used:
A] In place of the main blowdown

B] In addition to the main blowdown
C] To adjust the drum water level
D] To introduce chemicals to the boiler
93. Bicarbonates can be easily removed from the feedwater by:
A] Passing the water through a deaerator

B] Using filter tanks
C] Adding an additional screen
D] Heating the water just below its boiling point
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94. Material which is not dissolved in the water but which is floating on the surface or
dispersed throughout the water is called:
A] Dissolved solids
B] Dissolved gases
C] Absorbed sludge
D] Suspended matter
95. When shutting down a boiler for internal cleaning you should:
A] Let it stand for a couple of days then drain

B] Shut off the fires, drain, open up and flush
C] Allow to cool for a few hours, drain open up and flush
D] Shut off fires and flush with cold water to cool it down
96. During the start up of a boiler having an automatic control system with flame
scanning, the main fuel valves:
A] Must be open before ignition can take place

B] Cannot be opened until flame scanner sees a flame
C] Can be opened any time during start up sequence
D] Should be opened as soon as pilot valve opens
97. The most reliable method of checking or testing a low water fuel cut off is to:
A] Manually trip the cut off linkage to shut off burner

B] Blow the float chamber down to see if the burner will cut off
C] Lower the water in the boiler to the level where the burner should cut out
D] Blow the low water cut off down through the water column until the
burner cuts out
98. Up to and including twelve inch pipe, the size of pipe is expressed as a measure of
the:
A] Circumference
B] Inside diameter
C] Outside diameter
D] Thickness of the wall
99. Section 7 “Rules for Car of Power Boilers” of the A.S.M.E. code book are:
A] Rules that are strictly enforced by A.S.M.E.

B] Suggested rules to promote safety in boiler operation
C] Applicable only to large high pressure boilers
D] Rules developed to produce best economy of operations
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100. A thermostatic trap works on the principle of:
A] A bellows contracting when cooled by water

B] A bellows compressed by steam pressure
C] A bimetal element closing a valve
D] The change in weight of condensate
101. The passage of air through the furnace on its way to the smoke stack is known as:
A] Flow
B] Draft
C] Furnace velocity
D] Furnace induction
102. Long straight runs of a steam piping should have expansion bends to:
A] Allow for longitudinal change in length

B] Prevent water hammer in the system
C] Allow condensate to expand
D] Allow for drainage
103. If the boiler was fired up with the main steam stop valve closed, the safety valve
should ensure that:
A] The pressure cannot exceed more than 6% above the maximum working
pressure
B] That the water glass will not burst with the pressure
C] The fuel cut off will operate
D] The pressure is never more than the hydrostatic test
104. Sodium phosphate compounds are added to boiler water to:
A] Dissolve the solids which are present

B] Reduce the alkaline content
C] Precipitate scale forming materials
D] Absorb undissolved oxygen
105. A hydrostatic test should be applied to a boiler:
A] At the request of the boiler inspector

B] Once per year
C] Once per week
D] Every shift
106. A boiler of 550 square foot heating surface:
A] Requires 10 gauge tube walls

B] Requires two gauge glasses
C] Requires a continuous blowdown valve
D] Requires two safety valves
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107. Do not open the safety valve with the test lever:
A] If the valve is less than 1” inlet diameter

B] If the pressure is less than 75% working pressure
C] After 9 pm in populated areas
D] If the valve is not vented to the roof
108. Boiler feedwater must be treated to prevent:
i. Sludge from depositing on boiler surfaces

ii. Scale from forming on boiler surfaces
iii. Corrosion of boiler metal
iv. Carry over with the steam leaving the boiler
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 2, 3, 4
C] 1, 2, 4
D] 1, 2, 3, 4
109. To measure the quantity of steam flow in a pipe line it is necessary to obtain the
measurement:
i. Pressure
ii. Temperature
iii. Moisture content
iv. Flow
A] 1, 3
B] 1, 4
C] 2, 3
D] 2, 4
110. The superheater safety valves:
A] Exhaust to the blowdown tank

B] Are set lower than the steam drum safety valves
C] Are set higher than the steam drum safety valves
D] Are not required if the saturated steam drum has a safety valve
111. Corrugated furnaces:
A] Permit expansion and contraction of the furnace

B] Are cheaper than plain furnaces
C] Are made of rolled copper
D] Give turbulence to the furnace gases
112. In winter, the white smoke coming from the stack is:
A] Wet steam from combustion of the hydrogen in the fuel

B] Carbon dioxide
C] Sulphur dioxide
D] Carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion of the carbon in the fuel
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113. Beading the tube ends in a fire tube boiler:
i. Is done with a sledge hammer

ii. Makes the tube act as a stay
iii. Reduces oxygen pitting
iv. Prevents overheating and splitting of the tube end
A] 1, 3
B] 2, 3
C] 2, 4
D] 1, 4
114. Stays are not normally required in water tube boilers:
A] Because space does not permit their installation

B] They would block access
C] Watertube boilers have no flat surfaces to stay
D] Because the A.S.M.E. Power Boiler Codes only allow stays in electric
boilers, to support the emersion code
115. Handhole and manhole openings
A] Permit inspection, cleaning and repairs

B] Require a cast iron reinforcing ring
C] Have their long axis, lengthwise along the shell
D] Are not required in low pressure hot water boilers
116. The shell of a boiler must:
A] Radiate all the heat to the water

B] Be completely filled with steam
C] Withstand internal pressures
D] Withstand six times the working pressure
117. Boiler feedwater is heated to approximately the temperature of the saturated

steam in the boiler:
A] Increases the steaming capacity of the boiler

B] Shortens the life of the boiler
C] Still contains corrosive undissolved gases
D] Requires the consumption of more fuel
118. Using the illustration below – the arrow indicates the direction of flow of liquid
through a venturi tube. The downstream side would be connected to the
manometer and to the number:
A] 1
B] 2
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C] 3
D] 4
119. The essential feature of an aneroid barometer is a:
A] Column of mercury
B] Weather scale
C] Height indicator
D] Metallic box
Use the illustration below to answer questions 120 to 122.
120. Using the circuit above the wattmeter is located at A,B or C?
A]
B]
C]
121. Using the circuit above the voltmeter is located a A,B or C?
A]
B]
C]
122. Using the circuit above the ammeter is located at A, B or C?
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A]
B]
C]
123. “2” in symbol “SO2” indicates:
A] 2 molecules of oxygen
B] 2 atoms of oxygen
C] 2 electrons of oxygen
D] 2 protons of oxygen
124. For how many minutes will you permit 50% air flow through the furnace before
lighting up an oil or gas fired burner?
A] One minute
B] Five minutes
C] Ten minutes
D] Fifteen minutes
125. When cooling down a steam boiler that has been taken out of service, the drum
vent should be opened when the pressure drops to a few PSI above atmospheric
to:
A] Prevent a vacuum form forming

B] Release the air from the boiler drum
C] Purge the drum of impurities
D] Let the operator know when the pressure has reached zero
126. Sulphates can be removed from the water by:
A] Heating the water

B] Filtering the water
C] Using settling tanks
D] Adding chemicals
127. The principal advantage of using a live steam heater to heat feedwater is that it:
A] Heats water very quickly

B] Removes some of the hard scale-making materials from the water
C] Is an economical operation
D] Adds the required amount of oxygen to the water
128. Dissolved gases are normally removed from the feedwater before it enteres the
boiler by:
A] Using a deaerator
B] Adding phosphates
C] Boiling the water
D] Filtering through activated carbon
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129. Safety valves must be large enough to discharge all the steam a boiler can produce
without allowing the pressure to exceed the maximum allowable working pressure
by more than:
A] 10%
B] 5%
C] 4%
D] 6%
130. One each boiler there must be a safety valve preferably:
A] Placed in a pipe system leading from a boiler valve

B] Welded in a horizontal position to the top of the boiler
C] Bolted to a nozzle directly connected to the top of the boiler
D] At eye level on the front surface of the boiler
131. In order to apply a hydrostatic test on a boiler, the safety valve should:
A] Have the pressure adjustment screwed down tight

B] Have pipe plugs or caps placed on their outlets
C] Be left as they are
D] Be removed or gagged
132. The integral type of fuel economizer is part of the:
A] Flue
B] Furnace
C] Boiler
D] Pre-heater
133. Water with a pH value of 13 is:
A] Neutral
B] Highly acidic
C] Highly alkaline
D] Ideal for operation
134. A continuous blowdown system is used in boilers:
A] Where no bottom blowdown is installed

B] For hot water heating systems
C] To help control the water level in the steam drum
D] To help control the dissolved solids concentration
135. During the burring process, carbon which is not combined with hydrogen is
referred to as:
A] Hydrocarbon
B] Volatile carbon
C] Fixed carbon
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D] Unburned carbon
136. Match the items in the left hand column with the definitions in the right hand
column. Indicate your choice by writing the definitions number in the space
provided on the answer sheet.
a. Circuit 1. A deliberate (in case of motor frames) or an accidental (in

b. Open case of damaged insulation) connection to a water supply
c. Switch pipe.
d. Short
e. Ground 2. Substance which offers high resistance to flow of electricity.
f. Conductor
g. Insulator 3. Variable resistance.
h. Rheostat
i. Closed circuit 4. Complete prevention of current flow.
j. Resistor
k. Ammeter 5. Path for current.
l. Voltmeter
m. Ohmmeter 6. Service used to break flow of current.
7. Continuous complete conducting path permitting flow of

electricity.
8. Low resistance meter connected in series with circuit being

measured.
9. Accidental path for current flow by passing the intended

circuit.
10. High resistance meter connected across circuit being

measured
11. Device used for control of current or production of heat.
12. Substance through which electricity flows easily.
13. Meter which must be used on a “dead” circuit.
137. One Imperial gallon of water weighs:
A] .4536 Kg
B] 4.536 Kg
C] 45.36 Kg
D] 453.6 Kg
138. The pipe siphon installed between the pressure gauge and the boiler is to:
A] Absorb vibration
B] Keep live steam from entering the gauge
C] Keep a steady pressure on gauge
D] Keep impurities from entering gauge
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139. Straight tube water tube boilers have been replaced by the bend tube design
because:
A] The movement of the water can be increased.

B] They allow additional banks of tubes to be located in the path of the
combustion gases.
C] Impurities do not collect as readily in these units.
D] The numbers of baffles required is greatly reduced.
140. If a valve is required in a steam line for throttling action, which of the following
should be installed?
A] A gate valve
B] A check valve
C] A plug valve
D] A globe valve
141. Raising the blowdown ring of a safety valve will:
A] Cause less steam to impinge against the lip of the disc holder
B] Decrease the blowdown
C] Cause more steam to impinge against the lip of the disc holder
D] Have little effect on the operation of the valve
142. To determine whether or not a safety valve on a steam boiler has sufficient
capacity, you would
A] Lift the testing lever

B] Perform an accumulation test
C] Check with a Boiler Inspector
D] Raise pressure until valve opens
143. An oil having a viscosity reading of 90 SSU at 100F is ? than an oil

rated at 200 SSU at 210F.
A] More stable
B] Cleaner
C] Thicker
D] Thinner
144. Stress relieving of welds is accomplished by:
A] Leveling pipes, shimming supports and adjusting hangers

B] Raising the temperature and reducing it slowly
C] Raising the temperature and quenching with water
D] Raising the temperature and quenching with oil
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145. Most air pre-heaters today obtain their heat from:
A] Boiler water
B] Live steam
C] Flue gas
D] Burning fuel
146. Temporary hardness of the boiler water can be caused by:
i. Calcium bicarbonate
ii. Calcium sulphate
iii. Magnesium bicarbonate
iv. Magnesium sulphate
A] 1, 3
B] 1, 4
C] 2, 3
D] 2, 4
147. The “P” in the equation PLAN is for the:

33000
A] Initial pressure
B] Mean effective pressure
C] Terminal pressure
D] Inverse square of the pressure
148. The maximum pressure at which a safety valve may be set is determined by the:
A] Operating Engineers Act

B] Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act
C] Operating Pressure
D] Maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler
149. On a boiler equipped with a quick opening and a slow opening blow-off valve, the
latter:
A] Is considered the blowing valve

B] Is opened first and closed last
C] Is installed nearer to the boiler
D] Is subject to less wear
150. Test levers on safety valves should not be used until the boiler pressure is at least
or more of the valves normal popping pressure.
A] 75%
B] 50%
C] 25%
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D] 40%
151. An advantage of a hot process (lime-soda) softener is that:
A] The sludge is atomized before entering the boiler

B] Large quantities of water can be treated in a relatively small unit
C] High temperatures increase the efficiency of the chemical treatment
D] It eliminates all other filters
152. The most efficient governor:
A] Throttles the steam

B] Controls the back pressure
C] Shortens the stroke
D] Changes the point of cut-off
153. The factor that has the greatest effect on thermal efficiency is the:
A] Cylinder condensation
B] Incomplete expansion
C] Mechanical friction
D] Heat loss in the exhaust
154. For pressures above 80 p.s.i. a two stage compressor is better than a single stage
compressor because it:
A] Is safer
B] Requires less space
C] Gives more air
D] Needs less maintenance
155. As far as a plant manager is concerned, the best coal is that which:
A] Results in the lowest cost per unit of steam

B] Produces the least ash
C] Is easily and cheaply transported to the plant
D] Has the highest carbon content
156. A fire can be stopped by:
i. Removing or cutting off the fuel supply

ii. Cooling the material below its ignition temperature
iii. Removing or cutting off oxygen supply
iv. Installing an effective fire detection system
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 2, 3, 4
D] 1, 2, 3, 4
157. Safety heads are used on reciprocating compressors to:

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A] Prevent excessive pressure on the low side

B] Protect the compressor in case of safety valve malfunction
C] Prevent damage to the cylinder heads by slugs of liquid
D] Protect the valves from damage due to broken springs
158. High head pressure in a refrigerating system usually indicates:
A] Broken plates in the compressor discharge valves

B] Air or non-condensable gases in the system
C] Broken plates in the compressor suction valves
D] Lack of refrigerant in the system
159. Match the items in the left hand column with the definitions in the right hand
column. Indicate your choice by writing the definition number in the space
provided in the answer sheet.
a. Free air 1. Device for removing the heat of compression between stages.
b. Moisture separator
c. Air receiver 2. Device for removing the heat of compression after final
d. After cooler stage.
e. Inter cooler
f. Compressed air 3. Air at normal atmospheric conditions
g. Actual capacity
4. Quantity of air compressed and delivered.
5. Air under compression.
6. Device for collecting and removing liquid from an air

system.
7. Tank into which the compressor discharges air.
160. The flame of an oil burning furnace should not impinge directly on a furnace
brickwork or refractory because:
A] Too much excess air will be required to complete combustion.

B] The refractory surface will tend to break off.
C] The refractory surface will become coated with oil.
D] Too much heat will be wasted.
161. If the heat is continuously added to water in an open vessel, the steam pressure
may rise to:
A] Fusion pressure
B] Atmospheric pressure
C] Critical pressure
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D] Triply-point pressure
162. Safe working habits are best learned by:
A] Finding out by trial and error

B] Practicing safety at all times
C] Watching an experienced worker
D] Thinking for yourself
163. Too high an alkalinity in boiler water causes:
A] Corrosion
B] Foaming
C] Scale
D] Pitting
164. Sodium sulphite is used to:
A] Dissolve suspended solids which cause foaming

B] Neutralize sodium hydroxide which causes embrittlement
C] Absorb carbon dioxide which causes corrosion
D] Absorb oxygen which causes pitting
165. To measure the heat value of a small sample of coal the instrument used is the:
A] Bomb anemograph
B] Bomb calorimeter
C] Bomb thermometer
D] Bomb hydrometer
166. Raising the blowdown ring on a safety valve will:
A] Decrease the amount of blowdown

B] Increase the amount of blowdown
C] Increase the valve setting
D] Decrease the valve setting
167. When storing large stocks of coal a major concern is:
A] Accessibility
B] Spontaneous combustion
C] Pilferage
D] Wastage of space
168. If, while repairing a broken gauge glass, you open the middle try cock and a
mixture of steam and water came out, you would:
A] Immediately shut off the fuel and air supply to the burner
B] Start another feed pump
C] Decrease the supply of feedwater
D] Continue repairing the gauge glass
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169. The unit for opposition to current flow is the:
A] Volt
B] Ampere
C] Ohm
D] Watt
170. Your first reaction to a major fire should be to:
A] Fight it
B] Contain it
C] Turn in the alarm
D] Get the nearest fire extinguisher
171. The area of an electrical conductor is measured in:
A] Mils
B] Inches
C] Square mils
D] Circular mils
172. Electric current is:
A] The magnetic field surrounding a conductor

B] A flow of electrons
C] A quantity of electrons
D] Radiation from an energized wire
173. A pyrometer is used to measure
A] Specific gravity
B] Temperature
C] Viscosity
D] The composition of flue gases
174. The various types of boiler draft are:
i. Natural
ii. Forced
iii. Induced
iv. Balanced
A] 1, 2, 3, 4
B] 1, 3, 4
C] 2, 3, 4
D] 1, 2, 4
175. Too much excess air reduces the efficiency of a boiler by:
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A] Burning the fuel too fast
B] Exhausting heat to the smoke stack
C] Cooling the steam drum
D] Recirculating in the furnace
176. Draft is usually measured in:
A] kJ/m3
B] N/m3
C] mm of water
D] kN/mm3
Using the illustration below identify the following parts by writing in the identifying letter or
letters in the space provided on the answer sheet.
a. steam ports
b. bridges
c. valve seat
d. exhaust port
e. outside lap
f. inside lap
g. valve
177. Which of the following statements are true?
A] Lubricants make surfaces smooth and slippery

B] Lubricants always include oil or grease
C] “to lubricate” means to apply a lubricant
D] A lubricant provides a film between moving parts
178. Copper and brass and other non-ferrous metals are not used in ammonia systems
because they:
A] Are corroded easily by ammonia

B] Are too expensive
C] Burn in the presence of moisture and ammonia
D] Produce fumes which damage foodstuffs
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179. Carbon dioxide is a good refrigerant but it is:
A] Smelly
B] Poisonous
C] Corrosive
D] Expensive
180. The purpose of a thermostat in the engine cooling system is to:
A] Control the water pump output

B] Direct the coolant to hot areas
C] Prevent the engine from overheating
D] Regulate the coolant flow
181. The heating value of fuel oil is approximately:
A] 11.600 kJ/kg
B] 2300 kJ/kg
C] 46000 kJ/kg
D] 90000 kJ/kg
182. Ignition of the fuel in a diesel engine is by means of:
A] A precisely timed glow plug

B] The injector delivery valve pressure
C] The heat of compression
D] The fuel injector nozzle
183. To deliver its normal discharge pressure at a higher altitude, the air compressor:
A] Has a lower discharge temperature

B] Requires a greater power input
C] Has a greater volumetric efficiency
D] Need not compress the air so densely
184. When the temperature in an air receiver drops, there is a danger of:
A] Explosion
B] Implosion
C] Rusting
D] Gas formation
185. The flow of water in a gravity heating system is caused by:
A] The slope of the pipe

B] A pump within the system
C] The difference in density of the water
D] The pressure from the boiler
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186. The term that best describes the force resisting the start of motion of one body
across another is:
A] Static friction
B] Kinetic friction
C] Sliding friction
D] Solid friction
187. The major reason that wear occurs between two moving surfaces is that:
A] The high points of the meeting surfaces are broken off

B] Lubricants are not used
C] Both surface are of equal hardness
D] Contaminants are present
188. The effect of friction will:
i. Resist motion of moving parts

ii. Generate heat
iii. Reduce with acceleration
iv. Be reduced by lubrication
A] 1, 2, 3
B] 1, 2, 4
C] 1, 3, 4
D] 2, 3, 4
189. Gear and piston pumps would come under the category of:
A] Reciprocating
B] Double action
C] Centrifugal
D] Positive displacement
190. An injector delivers water to the steam drum by utilizing:
A] Potential energy
B] Mechanical advantage
C] Kinetic energy
D] Hydraulic pressure
191. The primary function of the flywheel is to:
A] Maintain engine momentum

B] Provide for governor mounting
C] Prevent crankshaft distortion
D] Stabilize the crank throws
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192. A turbine that has the first stage impulse blading with the remaining rose reaction
blading is:
A] An impulse type
B] A reaction type
C] An extraction type
D] A balanced type
193. Locomotive type boilers are suitable for portable service. The furnace has a:
A] Reliable heavy duty furnace refractory

B] Steam blanket to reduce thermal stress
C] Water-cooled surface
D] Pressure release area for condensate
194. Treatment of boiler feed water leads to greater boiler efficiencies and:
A] Higher boiler pressures

B] Extended boiler life
C] Lower operating temperatures
D] Higher maintenance costs
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A] Below that of the drum safety valve

i. Production of carbon monoxide gas

6. The part of a safety valve which causes it to “pop” open is the:

A] Series of port holes

A] Continue to increase the steam pressure

9. If a gauge glass breaks the operator shall immediately:

A] Open the gauge drain valve

A] Reduce the temperature of the steam or water in the pipe

12. Why must oil vapour be removed from compressed air?

A] It may ignite during compression

13. In what form must the fuel be at the instant of burning?

14. Which gas in the chimney indicated imperfect combustion?

15. In a two stage compressor, the second stage cylinder:

A] Is the low pressure cylinder

i. Requires less storage

17. A solution of caustic potash is used in an Orsat apparatus to absorb:

19. A generator produces a voltage called E.M.F. by the:

i. Motion of wires across a magnetic field

21. A fire can be stopped by:

i. Removing or cutting off the fuel supply

23. Which of the following constitutes a class “C” fire?

A] Remove the fuse from the equipment

26. 100 pounds equals

27. 10 square meters equals

A] 10.936 sq. yds.

i. Developing good work habits.

A] Apply artificial respiration

30. The instrument used to measure power is a:

A] Can be sensed by a thermometer

34. Thermocouples are used to measure:

A] Initial length and initial temperature

A] Used only in water systems

A] Notify the inspector

A] The hot metal handles of a frying pan on a stove

42. The combustibles in the coal are:

A] Boiler water level and steam flow

45. 100 PSIG is equal to:

A] .07031 kg/sq. cm.

46. A body of water stored at an elevation, possesses:

47. Bourdon pressure tubes are normally manufactured in:

48. Proper draft is important to the plant operator because it:

A] Produces efficient combustion

49. Insufficient air in a boiler furnace:

i. Will cause a high level of CO

A] Ensure safe operation of the plant

i. Requires less storage space

53. Furnaces utilizing balance draft accomplish this by using:

A] A forced draft fan

54. An engineer must understand the importance of combustion in order to:

i. Order the right grade of fuel

55. A draft gauge on a furnace indicates the draft in:

56. Coal is composed of the following combustible components:

A] Nitrogen, oxygen, ash

57. Modulating burner controls, operate by regulating:

A] Steam flow, fuel flow

58. Single stage reciprocating air compressors consists of:

A] One or more cylinders of the same size

A] Heavy yellow fumes

A] Improper additives in lubricants

A] Picked up by the refrigerant

A] When the compressor reaches operating temperature

64. Heavy oils are normally used for ___________application.