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CSIA Final Exam Version 1 Questions And
Answers Practice Questions with Solutions
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At a minimum how much higher does a chimney need to me
than any point within 10 feet of the chimney?
A) 12 inches
B) 24 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 48 inches - ANSWER-B) 24 inches
OSHA requires that a ladder extend ____ inches above the point
of contact with the roof.
A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48 - ANSWER-C) 36
The three types of heat transfer are:
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A) conduction, latent and radiation
B) radiation, convection, and sensible
C) sensible, radiant, and thermal
D) radiation, conduction, and convection - ANSWER-D)
radiation, conduction, convection
During a level I inspection you would not be expected to make a
note of ____ in your report.
a) broken appliance parts
B) evidence of a smoking fireplace
C) lack of a fire stop
D) inadequate floor protection - ANSWER-C) lack of a fire stop
The type of inspection performed shall be based on the:
A) circumstances that give rise to the inspection
B) date of construction
C) degree of access required to complete the inspection
D) inspectors analysis of the fuel supply - ANSWER-A)
circumstances that give rise to the inspection
Ideal location for chimneys inventing systems is:
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A) outside the building envelope
B) inside the building envelope
C) behind the
D) on an exterior wall - ANSWER-B) inside the building
envelope
According to NFPA 211 a qualified agency is defined as:
A) someone who has experience in the connection, inspection
and repair of heat producing appliances
B) someone that is licensed by the state in which he or she is
conducting business
C) someone that is a certified chimney sweep by CSIA and has
at least 10 years of actual experience
D) none of the above - ANSWER-A) someone who has
experience in the connection inspection and repair of heat
producing appliances
Most fireplaces system odors occur in:
A) colder months
B) higher altitudes
C) larger chimneys
D) summer months - ANSWER-D) summer months
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What is one hazard to the technician inherent to using a rotary
sweeping system?
A) entanglement in spinning rods or tools
B) increase chance of contracting histoplasmosis
C) more time climbing
D) increased exposure to cancer-causing aromatic hydrocarbons
- ANSWER-A). Entanglement in spinning rods or tools.
Chimney downdrafts are accelerated in which of the following
conditions?
A) warmer weather
B) higher humidity in the home
C) lower humidity in the home
D) higher barometric pressure in the home - ANSWER-C) lower
humidity in the home
Which of the following may cause premature deterioration of a
masonry chimney flue liner?
A) a modern oil fired appliance, installed in an exterior wall
chimney with oversize flue tile liner
CSIA Final Exam Version 1 Questions And
Answers Practice Questions with Solutions
Newest 2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
At a minimum how much higher does a chimney need to me
than any point within 10 feet of the chimney?
A) 12 inches
B) 24 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 48 inches - ANSWER-B) 24 inches
OSHA requires that a ladder extend ____ inches above the point
of contact with the roof.
A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48 - ANSWER-C) 36
The three types of heat transfer are:
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A) conduction, latent and radiation
B) radiation, convection, and sensible
C) sensible, radiant, and thermal
D) radiation, conduction, and convection - ANSWER-D)
radiation, conduction, convection
During a level I inspection you would not be expected to make a
note of ____ in your report.
a) broken appliance parts
B) evidence of a smoking fireplace
C) lack of a fire stop
D) inadequate floor protection - ANSWER-C) lack of a fire stop
The type of inspection performed shall be based on the:
A) circumstances that give rise to the inspection
B) date of construction
C) degree of access required to complete the inspection
D) inspectors analysis of the fuel supply - ANSWER-A)
circumstances that give rise to the inspection
Ideal location for chimneys inventing systems is:
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A) outside the building envelope
B) inside the building envelope
C) behind the
D) on an exterior wall - ANSWER-B) inside the building
envelope
According to NFPA 211 a qualified agency is defined as:
A) someone who has experience in the connection, inspection
and repair of heat producing appliances
B) someone that is licensed by the state in which he or she is
conducting business
C) someone that is a certified chimney sweep by CSIA and has
at least 10 years of actual experience
D) none of the above - ANSWER-A) someone who has
experience in the connection inspection and repair of heat
producing appliances
Most fireplaces system odors occur in:
A) colder months
B) higher altitudes
C) larger chimneys
D) summer months - ANSWER-D) summer months
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What is one hazard to the technician inherent to using a rotary
sweeping system?
A) entanglement in spinning rods or tools
B) increase chance of contracting histoplasmosis
C) more time climbing
D) increased exposure to cancer-causing aromatic hydrocarbons
- ANSWER-A). Entanglement in spinning rods or tools.
Chimney downdrafts are accelerated in which of the following
conditions?
A) warmer weather
B) higher humidity in the home
C) lower humidity in the home
D) higher barometric pressure in the home - ANSWER-C) lower
humidity in the home
Which of the following may cause premature deterioration of a
masonry chimney flue liner?
A) a modern oil fired appliance, installed in an exterior wall
chimney with oversize flue tile liner
