BLACK SEAL TEST 150 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
The ASME Code states that the setting on the high limit pressure control on a low
pressure steam boiler shall not exceed: - ANSWER-15 psig
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
Identify the correct type of heating system, conditions and the Btu value given in
the statement.
1. in a steam heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a temperature
of 210˚F at barometric pressure, 180 BTU's must be added.
2. in a hydronic heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a
temperature of 250˚F at atmospheric pressure, 1130.3 BTU'a must be added.
3. in a hot water heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a
temperature of 212˚F at atmospheric pressure, 970.3 BTU's must be added.
4. in a steam heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a temperature
of 212˚F at atmospheric pressure, 970.3 BTU's must be added. - ANSWER-4
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
The ASME Code states that the setting on the high limit pressure control on a low
pressure steam boiler shall not exceed: - ANSWER-15 psig
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
Identify the correct type of heating system, conditions and the Btu value given in
the statement.
1. in a steam heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a temperature
of 210˚F at barometric pressure, 180 BTU's must be added.
2. in a hydronic heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a
temperature of 250˚F at atmospheric pressure, 1130.3 BTU'a must be added.
3. in a hot water heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a
temperature of 212˚F at atmospheric pressure, 970.3 BTU's must be added.
4. in a steam heating system to vaporize a pound of water having a temperature
of 212˚F at atmospheric pressure, 970.3 BTU's must be added. - ANSWER-4