Boiler exam questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
Safety Valve
- correct answer Prevents boiler pressure from rising above the setting of the valve by relieving
excessive steam pressure, guarding against hazards of overpressurization.
Steam Supply Stop Valve
- correct answer The valve installed at the steam outlet of the boiler to shut off the flow of steam.
Steam Pressure Gauge
- correct answer Indicates the steam pressure in the boiler in pounds per square inch.
Steam Gauge Syphon
- correct answer Device installed between the steam gauge and the boiler to provide a water seal so that
steam will not enter the gauge to give a false reading or damage the gauge.
Inspector's Test Gauge Connection and Cock
- correct answer Provides the necessary connection to check the accuracy of the steam pressure gauge
on the boiler.
Water Column
- correct answer The hollow casting or forging connected at the top to the boiler's steam space and at
the bottom to the water space. The water gauge glass and water test cocks are installed on the column.
Water Glass and Gauge Fixtures
- correct answer To visibly show the water level in the boiler.
A+ Grade
Safety Valve
- correct answer Prevents boiler pressure from rising above the setting of the valve by relieving
excessive steam pressure, guarding against hazards of overpressurization.
Steam Supply Stop Valve
- correct answer The valve installed at the steam outlet of the boiler to shut off the flow of steam.
Steam Pressure Gauge
- correct answer Indicates the steam pressure in the boiler in pounds per square inch.
Steam Gauge Syphon
- correct answer Device installed between the steam gauge and the boiler to provide a water seal so that
steam will not enter the gauge to give a false reading or damage the gauge.
Inspector's Test Gauge Connection and Cock
- correct answer Provides the necessary connection to check the accuracy of the steam pressure gauge
on the boiler.
Water Column
- correct answer The hollow casting or forging connected at the top to the boiler's steam space and at
the bottom to the water space. The water gauge glass and water test cocks are installed on the column.
Water Glass and Gauge Fixtures
- correct answer To visibly show the water level in the boiler.
