EXAMINATION #2 (FALSE QUESTIONS
OMITTED) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
2025-2026 UPDATE
A vapor can best be defined as a - Answer-physical state between a
liquid and a gas
a firetube contains - Answer-the products of combustion
a pigtail is used on a steam gauge connection to - Answer-prevent
damage to the gauge
a convection type superheater - Answer-absorbs its heat from the hot
gases of combustion
All residential air conditioners use - Answer-Freon
A hydrostatic test is a test for - Answer-the tightness of boiler drums
and tubes
One of the most important aspects of a boiler plant is the - Answer-
Boiler supply
, One BTU will raise the temperature of one pound of water by - Answer-
one degree fahrenheit
Steam and water can be found - Answer-at the same temperature in a
boiler
Superheated steam is always - Answer-Dry
at sea level, water boils at - Answer-212 Degrees F
Larger pipe sizes are found on - Answer-One pipe systems
the explosion hazard in a oil-fired boiler is usually greatest when -
Answer-Lighting off
A good over the fire draft in a natural draft furnace should be
approximately - Answer-.05 inches of water negative pressure
A compound gage is calibrated to read - Answer-Vacuum and pressure
An ammeter is always connected to an electric circuit in - Answer-
Series with a shunt
A two-stage air compressor contains - Answer-2 Cylinders