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2nd Class Part B (2B) power engineer practice exam — Alberta

Studying for the 2nd Class Part B (2B) power engineering exam in Alberta? Practise with 733 original, syllabus-mapped questions, sit unlimited mock exams in the standardized SOPEEC exam format, and walk in knowing exactly where you stand.

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Original questions written to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus (AB-052a) — not copied from any secured exam or textbook. Independent; not affiliated with ABSA, SOPEEC, or any regulator.

733
Exam-style questions
100 MCQ
Mock exam format
3 hr
Per paper
65%
SOPEEC pass mark

The 2nd Class Part B (2B) exam in Alberta

In Alberta, power engineering certification is administered by ABSA (Alberta Boilers Safety Association). The 2nd Class exam is written as separate papers (Part A and Part B), each 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, 65% to pass. This course covers Part B (2B). Alberta uses the standardized SOPEEC papers, so a question bank keyed to the national SOPEEC syllabus applies directly.

Regulator: ABSA. Last verified 15 June 2026 — confirm current requirements with ABSA before you register.

Is the 2nd Class Part B (2B) right for you in Alberta?

The 2nd Class is a senior operating-engineer certification — advanced plant theory and management for large, complex facilities.

  • Arenas & ice rinks: Heating plants 750 kW–3,000 kW require a 5th Class; over 3,000 kW a 4th Class.
  • Pools & aquatic centres: Pools are Alberta Health territory (AARFP Swimming Pool Operator Level 1); a power engineer ticket applies only if the facility's heating plant exceeds 750 kW.
  • Requirements vary by plant size and facility — confirm what your role needs with ABSA.

What the 2nd Class Part B (2B) covers

All 733 questions are mapped to the 11 units of the SOPEEC 2nd Class syllabus (ABSA AB-052a), each with a worked explanation.

§10Heat Engines and Prime Movers
§11Lubrication
§12Piping
§13Mechanical Drawing
§14Power Plant Systems
§15Control Instrumentation
§16Fuels and Combustion
§17Environmental Protection
§18Electrotechnology
§19Principles of Air and Gas Compression
§20Industrial/Commercial Refrigeration

Exam fees & registration in Alberta

$113.10 per exam paper (4th Class = $226.20 for both), $37.75 annual certificate renewal — effective March 1, 2026.

You register and write through ABSA. SteamTicket is the independent practice bank you study with first — a one-time $99 purchase, separate from any regulator fee. Fees last verified 15 June 2026; verify with ABSA.

What you get — and what you don’t pay

Most exam prep is a subscription that bills until you cancel. The 2nd Class Part B (2B) bank is one payment, then it’s yours.

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2nd Class Part B (2B) in Alberta — FAQ

Is SteamTicket affiliated with ABSA?
No. SteamTicket is an independent study tool — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to ABSA, SOPEEC, or any regulator. We are the practice bank you study with; ABSA administers and certifies the exam.
Are these real 2nd Class exam questions?
No. Every question is original, written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC 2nd Class syllabus (AB-052a) — the same style, scope, and difficulty as the exam, without copying any secured exam or textbook.
Does this match the Alberta (ABSA) 2nd Class exam?
Yes. Alberta uses the standardized SOPEEC 2nd Class exam — 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, 65% to pass — the same papers written across SOPEEC provinces, so SteamTicket's syllabus-mapped bank applies directly. Always confirm current requirements with ABSA before you register.
What does the 2nd Class exam cost in Alberta?
$113.10 per exam paper (4th Class = $226.20 for both), $37.75 annual certificate renewal — effective March 1, 2026. Fees are set by ABSA and can change — verify the current amount with ABSA before registering. SteamTicket's question bank is a separate one-time purchase of $99.
Where do I register for the 2nd Class exam in Alberta?
You register and write through ABSA. SteamTicket is not a registration or certifying body — we are the independent practice bank you use to prepare first.
SteamTicket is an independent study tool. Not affiliated with or endorsed by ABSA, SOPEEC, or any provincial regulator. Exam, fee, and eligibility details are general information — verify current requirements with ABSA before applying.

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