Texas Boiler Inspector Certification
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1. What is the primary purpose of a boiler inspection?
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A. Improve fuel efficiency o o
B. Assess operator performance
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C. Ensure the safe operation of the boiler
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D. Reduce water usage o o
The main goal of inspection is to prevent hazardous conditions and
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oensure the boiler operates safely.
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2. According to Texas regulations, how often must high-pressure boilers
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obe inspected internally?
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A. Every 6 months o o
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years o o
D. Every 3 years o o
High-pressure steam boilers require internal inspections at least once
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oper year.
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,3. What document establishes the rules for the construction of new
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boilers?
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A. ASME Section II o o
B. NFPA 85 o
C. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I
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D. API 510 o
ASME Section I outlines construction requirements for power boilers.
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4. What type of test is typically conducted to verify the integrity of a
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repaired pressure boundary?
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A. Ultrasonic Test o
B. Radiographic Test o
C. Hydrostatic Test o
D. Magnetic Particle Test o o
Hydrostatic tests are standard for pressure boundary integrity
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verification after repairs.
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5. Which device prevents overpressure in a boiler?
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A. Water level gauge o o
B. Blowdown valve o
C. Safety valve o
D. Economizer
Safety valves release steam to maintain pressure within safe limits.
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6. What is the minimum size of a safety valve discharge outlet for a 200
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psi power boiler?
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A. 1 inch
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B. 2.5 inches
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C. 3 inches
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D. 4 inches
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Discharge sizes are regulated based on pressure and capacity per
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ASME standards.
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, 7. Which of the following is not a type of non-destructive examination
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(NDE)?
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A. Radiographic testing o
B. Magnetic particle testing o o
C. Ultrasonic testing o
D. Destructive bend testing o o
Destructive tests are not NDE since they damage the component
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being tested.
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8. What should be checked before performing a hydrostatic test?
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A. Fuel line pressure
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B. Exhaust damper position o o
C. Temperature and pressure relief valve operation o o o o o
D. Flame scanner alignment o o
All relief valves must be verified to avoid overpressurizing during the
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test.
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9. What does the acronym “NB” stamp indicate?
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A. Non-boiler use o
B. National Board certification o o
C. National Bonding o
D. Nuclear Boiler code o o
The “NB” stamp is applied to pressure vessels registered with the
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National Board.
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10. What must an inspector do when they find a hazardous
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condition on a boiler?
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A. Note it in the inspection report only
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B. Inform the operator to monitor it
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C. Condemn or tag out the boiler o o o o o
D. Wait until the next inspection
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Practice Exam Questions And Correct
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Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
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Rationales 2025|2026 Q&A | Instant
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Download Pdf
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1. What is the primary purpose of a boiler inspection?
o o o o o o o o
A. Improve fuel efficiency o o
B. Assess operator performance
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C. Ensure the safe operation of the boiler
o o o o o o
D. Reduce water usage o o
The main goal of inspection is to prevent hazardous conditions and
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oensure the boiler operates safely.
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2. According to Texas regulations, how often must high-pressure boilers
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obe inspected internally?
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A. Every 6 months o o
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years o o
D. Every 3 years o o
High-pressure steam boilers require internal inspections at least once
o o o o o o o o
oper year.
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,3. What document establishes the rules for the construction of new
o o o o o o o o o
boilers?
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A. ASME Section II o o
B. NFPA 85 o
C. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I
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D. API 510 o
ASME Section I outlines construction requirements for power boilers.
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4. What type of test is typically conducted to verify the integrity of a
o o o o o o o o o o o o
repaired pressure boundary?
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A. Ultrasonic Test o
B. Radiographic Test o
C. Hydrostatic Test o
D. Magnetic Particle Test o o
Hydrostatic tests are standard for pressure boundary integrity
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verification after repairs.
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5. Which device prevents overpressure in a boiler?
o o o o o o
A. Water level gauge o o
B. Blowdown valve o
C. Safety valve o
D. Economizer
Safety valves release steam to maintain pressure within safe limits.
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6. What is the minimum size of a safety valve discharge outlet for a 200
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psi power boiler?
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A. 1 inch
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B. 2.5 inches
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C. 3 inches
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D. 4 inches
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Discharge sizes are regulated based on pressure and capacity per
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ASME standards.
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, 7. Which of the following is not a type of non-destructive examination
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(NDE)?
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A. Radiographic testing o
B. Magnetic particle testing o o
C. Ultrasonic testing o
D. Destructive bend testing o o
Destructive tests are not NDE since they damage the component
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being tested.
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8. What should be checked before performing a hydrostatic test?
o o o o o o o o
A. Fuel line pressure
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B. Exhaust damper position o o
C. Temperature and pressure relief valve operation o o o o o
D. Flame scanner alignment o o
All relief valves must be verified to avoid overpressurizing during the
o o o o o o o o o o
test.
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9. What does the acronym “NB” stamp indicate?
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A. Non-boiler use o
B. National Board certification o o
C. National Bonding o
D. Nuclear Boiler code o o
The “NB” stamp is applied to pressure vessels registered with the
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National Board.
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10. What must an inspector do when they find a hazardous
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condition on a boiler?
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A. Note it in the inspection report only
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B. Inform the operator to monitor it
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C. Condemn or tag out the boiler o o o o o
D. Wait until the next inspection
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