BLACK SEAL FINAL PAPER 2026 230
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ 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.
2. the water circulator takes the water from the feed pump discharge
and moves it through the individual terminals or heating units
where the heat is absorbed and any remaining steam turns to liquid
then it is returned to the boiler to be reused again.
3. the water circulator must take the water from the boiler and move
it through the individual terminals or heating units where the heat is
emitted and then returns the water to the boiler to be reheated.
4. none of the statements provides an accurate description for a
hydronic heating system. Answer: 3
◉ In a hydronic system, which of the following statements is correct
regarding the heat transfer efficiency of a heating system? Answer:
in a hydronic heating system, if a system has too much air it can't
properly transfer heat
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ 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.
2. the water circulator takes the water from the feed pump discharge
and moves it through the individual terminals or heating units
where the heat is absorbed and any remaining steam turns to liquid
then it is returned to the boiler to be reused again.
3. the water circulator must take the water from the boiler and move
it through the individual terminals or heating units where the heat is
emitted and then returns the water to the boiler to be reheated.
4. none of the statements provides an accurate description for a
hydronic heating system. Answer: 3
◉ In a hydronic system, which of the following statements is correct
regarding the heat transfer efficiency of a heating system? Answer:
in a hydronic heating system, if a system has too much air it can't
properly transfer heat
