CSIA ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT
SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
What is a corbel? - (answer)masonry projecting upward and outward from a wall or chimney
A cricket is designed to_________. - (answer)redirect water and snow away from the chimney
What is a wythe? - (answer)A course of brick separating flues within a chimney
When a round flue is used for the lining of a fireplace chimney the proper fireplace opening to
flue size ratio should be? - (answer)12:1
Where unlined the smoke chamber walls shall be what thickness? - (answer)8"
When the opening of the fireplace is 6 square feet the extension of the hearth should be
__________ ? - (answer)20 inches
The inner surfaces of the smoke chamber shall not be inclined more than 45 degrees from
vertical: true or false? - (answer)True
A level II inspection includes inspection of accessible areas of attics, basements,and crawlspaces:
true or false? - (answer)True
The purpose of a heat reclaimer is to _______? - (answer)extract heat from the flue gases.
What answer best describes the allowable free air space around a flue tile? - (answer)1/2" to 4"
Crickets are recommended whenever the chimney is ____ wide or more. - (answer)30"
,The maximum allowable slope of an offset in a vertical flue is ___________. - (answer)30
degrees
The net area of the spark arrestor must not be less than three times the net free area if the
chimney flue: true or false? - (answer)True
What is the minimum thickness of a wythe? - (answer)Four inches nominal
Chimney liners are listed to what standard? - (answer)UL 1777
NFPA 211 recommends annual cleaning of chimneys,fireplaces, and vents: true or false? -
(answer)False
The horizontal length of a single-wall connector to a natural draft chimney or vent serving a
single appliance shall be not more than ______ of the height of the vertical height of the
chimney. - (answer)75%
The effective area of a connector for a single appliance shall be ____ the area of the appliance
flue collar. - (answer)not less than
Cleanout openings shall be provided in all chimney flues serving freestanding appliances: true or
false? - (answer)true
Which of the following species may cause anaphylactic shock? - (answer)bees
A type 3 ladder is rated for ______ . - (answer)200lbs
Wood burns in three identifiable stages: ____________, ____________, and ____________. -
(answer)drying, pyrolysis , charcoal
,The volume of gases which actually pass through the system as a result of draft is___________. -
(answer)flow
Rectangular flues with aspect ratios greater than 2 to 1 shall be sized at least ____ of fireplace
opening. - (answer)1:8
Single wall connector clearance for an unlisted gas appliance with a draft hood
is_____________. - (answer)9 inches
A Level _____ inspection is done with ladders and common hand tools. - (answer)2
Draft is the force or pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the venting system:
true or false? - (answer)True
The ideal lift is to ____. - (answer)lift with your legs and keep your back straight
Draft is ____________. - (answer)the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of
the venting system
NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - (answer)annually, upon a real estate transfer
Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. - (answer)temperature
differential and chimney height
Which of the following is not a factor of combustion efficiency? - (answer)(time, wind speed,
turbulence, temperature)
answer: wind speed
, Rabies is not carried by ____________. - (answer)birds
Which species carries histoplasmosis? - (answer)birds
Which animal is known for roundworm? - (answer)raccoons
Of the following, which is NOT a step of a sweep?
Inspecting
Turn all gas appliances to off position
Customer Review
Inside Preparation - (answer)Turn all gas appliances to off position
What is the proper class for an fire extinguisher that is used for flammable liquids,grease,and oil.
- (answer)Class B
The area of a fireplace chimney flue cannot be greater than twice the area of the woodstove
appliance outlet on an exterior chimney: true or false? - (answer)True
Cleaning the smoke shelf is not always necessary, unless there is a fireplace insert installed: true
or false? - (answer)False
A 24 gauge sheet metal panel with 1-inch airspace will reduce clearance to combustibles
by(when used as a wall protector) _________-. - (answer)66%
According to NFPA 211, solid fuel-burning appliances can be installed in a garage: -
(answer)Never
The maximum weight for an Type I industrial grade ladder rating is ____________. -
(answer)250 pounds
SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
What is a corbel? - (answer)masonry projecting upward and outward from a wall or chimney
A cricket is designed to_________. - (answer)redirect water and snow away from the chimney
What is a wythe? - (answer)A course of brick separating flues within a chimney
When a round flue is used for the lining of a fireplace chimney the proper fireplace opening to
flue size ratio should be? - (answer)12:1
Where unlined the smoke chamber walls shall be what thickness? - (answer)8"
When the opening of the fireplace is 6 square feet the extension of the hearth should be
__________ ? - (answer)20 inches
The inner surfaces of the smoke chamber shall not be inclined more than 45 degrees from
vertical: true or false? - (answer)True
A level II inspection includes inspection of accessible areas of attics, basements,and crawlspaces:
true or false? - (answer)True
The purpose of a heat reclaimer is to _______? - (answer)extract heat from the flue gases.
What answer best describes the allowable free air space around a flue tile? - (answer)1/2" to 4"
Crickets are recommended whenever the chimney is ____ wide or more. - (answer)30"
,The maximum allowable slope of an offset in a vertical flue is ___________. - (answer)30
degrees
The net area of the spark arrestor must not be less than three times the net free area if the
chimney flue: true or false? - (answer)True
What is the minimum thickness of a wythe? - (answer)Four inches nominal
Chimney liners are listed to what standard? - (answer)UL 1777
NFPA 211 recommends annual cleaning of chimneys,fireplaces, and vents: true or false? -
(answer)False
The horizontal length of a single-wall connector to a natural draft chimney or vent serving a
single appliance shall be not more than ______ of the height of the vertical height of the
chimney. - (answer)75%
The effective area of a connector for a single appliance shall be ____ the area of the appliance
flue collar. - (answer)not less than
Cleanout openings shall be provided in all chimney flues serving freestanding appliances: true or
false? - (answer)true
Which of the following species may cause anaphylactic shock? - (answer)bees
A type 3 ladder is rated for ______ . - (answer)200lbs
Wood burns in three identifiable stages: ____________, ____________, and ____________. -
(answer)drying, pyrolysis , charcoal
,The volume of gases which actually pass through the system as a result of draft is___________. -
(answer)flow
Rectangular flues with aspect ratios greater than 2 to 1 shall be sized at least ____ of fireplace
opening. - (answer)1:8
Single wall connector clearance for an unlisted gas appliance with a draft hood
is_____________. - (answer)9 inches
A Level _____ inspection is done with ladders and common hand tools. - (answer)2
Draft is the force or pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the venting system:
true or false? - (answer)True
The ideal lift is to ____. - (answer)lift with your legs and keep your back straight
Draft is ____________. - (answer)the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of
the venting system
NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - (answer)annually, upon a real estate transfer
Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. - (answer)temperature
differential and chimney height
Which of the following is not a factor of combustion efficiency? - (answer)(time, wind speed,
turbulence, temperature)
answer: wind speed
, Rabies is not carried by ____________. - (answer)birds
Which species carries histoplasmosis? - (answer)birds
Which animal is known for roundworm? - (answer)raccoons
Of the following, which is NOT a step of a sweep?
Inspecting
Turn all gas appliances to off position
Customer Review
Inside Preparation - (answer)Turn all gas appliances to off position
What is the proper class for an fire extinguisher that is used for flammable liquids,grease,and oil.
- (answer)Class B
The area of a fireplace chimney flue cannot be greater than twice the area of the woodstove
appliance outlet on an exterior chimney: true or false? - (answer)True
Cleaning the smoke shelf is not always necessary, unless there is a fireplace insert installed: true
or false? - (answer)False
A 24 gauge sheet metal panel with 1-inch airspace will reduce clearance to combustibles
by(when used as a wall protector) _________-. - (answer)66%
According to NFPA 211, solid fuel-burning appliances can be installed in a garage: -
(answer)Never
The maximum weight for an Type I industrial grade ladder rating is ____________. -
(answer)250 pounds
