5/3/25, 10:30 AM Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
MASSACHUSETTS OIL BURNER LICENSE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST BANK 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Where is the solenoid valve Nozzle line or port in parallel with Burner motor
installed and how is it
wired
What are three types of Pressure control ,(water heater hydronic )fuel pump ,pressure
pressure regulating valve relief valve
what would cause end cone Too much back pressure
burn off
Hook up gauge and shut off the burner .it should hold
How is a cut-off test taken on
an oil pump 80% of the pressure. pressure should drop no more
than 10 to 15 psi
How long can flexible conduit 6 feet
be on an oil
burner
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What would too much air do It would lower the efficiency by pushing the heat up the chimney
to the efficiency of an
appliance
What effect would cut down It would increase CO2 readings
on excess air have on co2
percentage
The limit on a steam boiler Pressure
operates by
What is the approval of a 660 Standard of UL 80
gallon tank
What is the approval of an oil Standard of UL 142
tank larger than 660
gallons
Can two supply tanks be Yes
provided with only one fill
pipe and vent pipe
Can Teflon tape be No
used on oil line
connections
When must oil lines be in When there is direct contact with concrete or Earth
closed in a non- metallic
sleeve
The amount of oil to occupy one standard u.s. gallon
What is a gallon of oil
231 cubic inches at a temperature of 60 degrees
Fahrenheit
How should multiple oil 2 hour rated fire resistive assemblies with openings protection
tanks be separated from and continuity
other portions of a
building
How should a little tank of At least 2 feet from any heat source
less than 10 gallons be
installed
When when installing a tank Towards the opening
larger than 10 gallons
capacity is provided with
an
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opening in the bottom for
use as a burner Supply
connection or as a drain
how
should the tank be pitched
What is code with tank Must have a Automotive protective barrier.
insulation inside garages
Individual Supply tanks True
larger than 660 gallons
shall be enclosed
By at least four inches above the floor by Masonry
How should an enclosed sadels at least 12 inch thick space not more than 8 feet
tank be supported on Center and extending the full width of the tank at
least 15 inches clearance shall be provided between the
tank and the top of the walls of the tank enclosure for
purposes of inspection and repair
What is code with outside Must be protected from physical damage and protected
tanks with an inside from atmospheric corrosion
burner
How should outside tanks be On a concrete slab 4 inches deep and extending 8 inches
mounted Beyond perimeter of tank
How long can vent pipes be A minimum of 3 feet above grade
How should return lines be At the top of the tank
connected to an exposed
oil tank
Can an overflow pipe from No
the auxiliary tank have a
valve or obstruction
Are compression fittings No
allowed on oil lines
What is the difference Supply tank is the primary tank the auxiliary tank is a secondary
between an auxiliary tank tank
and Supply tank
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What is the purpose of Form 1 An application for a permit to install or alter oil burning
equipment
Can stack switches be used Yes
as a primary control
How much time do you have 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays
to file an application after an
emergency install
According to code when is Steam boilers and hot water boilers above 400000 BTUs
a low water cut off
required on a steam boiler
According to code when is Always
a low water cut off
required on a water boiler
On a no heat call why would Bad thermostat or faulty wiring
the system run when you
jump out the T&T terminals
When are two thermal When in a room with 12 foot ceilings are higher
switches required
What is considered a good .01 - .02 inches of water column
draft
The primary control must be The presence or absence of a flame
capable of reacting to
The heat anticipator in a The amperage draw of the control unit
thermostat should be set to
Electrical current the amount Amps
of electricity flowing in a
circuit is measured in
Advantage of PSC Motors Are protected by an overload switch
over
conventional split phase
Motors is they
Before using an electronic Performers smoke test to be sure you're bringing at 0 to trace of
analyzer you must smoke
If a oil pumps gears are The amperage draw of the burner motor to increase
partially impeded by rust
and difficult to turn it can
cause
/ 4/4
2
MASSACHUSETTS OIL BURNER LICENSE NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST BANK 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Where is the solenoid valve Nozzle line or port in parallel with Burner motor
installed and how is it
wired
What are three types of Pressure control ,(water heater hydronic )fuel pump ,pressure
pressure regulating valve relief valve
what would cause end cone Too much back pressure
burn off
Hook up gauge and shut off the burner .it should hold
How is a cut-off test taken on
an oil pump 80% of the pressure. pressure should drop no more
than 10 to 15 psi
How long can flexible conduit 6 feet
be on an oil
burner
/ 1/4
2
,5/3/25, 10:30 AM Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
What would too much air do It would lower the efficiency by pushing the heat up the chimney
to the efficiency of an
appliance
What effect would cut down It would increase CO2 readings
on excess air have on co2
percentage
The limit on a steam boiler Pressure
operates by
What is the approval of a 660 Standard of UL 80
gallon tank
What is the approval of an oil Standard of UL 142
tank larger than 660
gallons
Can two supply tanks be Yes
provided with only one fill
pipe and vent pipe
Can Teflon tape be No
used on oil line
connections
When must oil lines be in When there is direct contact with concrete or Earth
closed in a non- metallic
sleeve
The amount of oil to occupy one standard u.s. gallon
What is a gallon of oil
231 cubic inches at a temperature of 60 degrees
Fahrenheit
How should multiple oil 2 hour rated fire resistive assemblies with openings protection
tanks be separated from and continuity
other portions of a
building
How should a little tank of At least 2 feet from any heat source
less than 10 gallons be
installed
When when installing a tank Towards the opening
larger than 10 gallons
capacity is provided with
an
/ 2/4
2
,5/3/25, 10:30 AM Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
opening in the bottom for
use as a burner Supply
connection or as a drain
how
should the tank be pitched
What is code with tank Must have a Automotive protective barrier.
insulation inside garages
Individual Supply tanks True
larger than 660 gallons
shall be enclosed
By at least four inches above the floor by Masonry
How should an enclosed sadels at least 12 inch thick space not more than 8 feet
tank be supported on Center and extending the full width of the tank at
least 15 inches clearance shall be provided between the
tank and the top of the walls of the tank enclosure for
purposes of inspection and repair
What is code with outside Must be protected from physical damage and protected
tanks with an inside from atmospheric corrosion
burner
How should outside tanks be On a concrete slab 4 inches deep and extending 8 inches
mounted Beyond perimeter of tank
How long can vent pipes be A minimum of 3 feet above grade
How should return lines be At the top of the tank
connected to an exposed
oil tank
Can an overflow pipe from No
the auxiliary tank have a
valve or obstruction
Are compression fittings No
allowed on oil lines
What is the difference Supply tank is the primary tank the auxiliary tank is a secondary
between an auxiliary tank tank
and Supply tank
/ 3/4
2
, 5/3/25, 10:30 AM Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
What is the purpose of Form 1 An application for a permit to install or alter oil burning
equipment
Can stack switches be used Yes
as a primary control
How much time do you have 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays
to file an application after an
emergency install
According to code when is Steam boilers and hot water boilers above 400000 BTUs
a low water cut off
required on a steam boiler
According to code when is Always
a low water cut off
required on a water boiler
On a no heat call why would Bad thermostat or faulty wiring
the system run when you
jump out the T&T terminals
When are two thermal When in a room with 12 foot ceilings are higher
switches required
What is considered a good .01 - .02 inches of water column
draft
The primary control must be The presence or absence of a flame
capable of reacting to
The heat anticipator in a The amperage draw of the control unit
thermostat should be set to
Electrical current the amount Amps
of electricity flowing in a
circuit is measured in
Advantage of PSC Motors Are protected by an overload switch
over
conventional split phase
Motors is they
Before using an electronic Performers smoke test to be sure you're bringing at 0 to trace of
analyzer you must smoke
If a oil pumps gears are The amperage draw of the burner motor to increase
partially impeded by rust
and difficult to turn it can
cause
/ 4/4
2
