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CSIA EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
What is the primary concern regarding aromatic hydrocarbons?
A) they are known carcinogens
B) they are associated with rabies
C) they can severely burn your skin
D) they produce a pungent creosote odor - Correct Answer-A) they are known
carcinogens
Chimney technicians use vacuums to primarily control ___ during the sweeping
process.
A) ash
B) volatile organic compounds
C) dust
D) smokes - Correct Answer-C) dust
Only the authority having jurisdiction can ___ an installation.
A) list
B) approve
C) certify
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D) label - Correct Answer-B) approve
One difference between liquid propane and natural gas is:
A) the ignition temperature of liquid propane is higher than natural gas
B) liquid propane is heavier than air and will fall in puddles. while natural gas is
lighter than the surrounding air, and will rise.
C) natural gas has 2500 BTUs per cubic foot of gas or liquid propane gas has 1000
BTUs per cubic foot
D) natural gas is considered to be more dangerous because it has a lower limit of
flammability - Correct Answer-B) liquid propane is heavier than air and will fall in
puddle, well, natural gas is lighter than the surrounding area and will rise
How many evenly space screws should be used in each joint of a single wall
connector pipe?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 - Correct Answer-B) three
When sweeping a flue that has been relined with a stainless steel liner system,
you should NOT:
a) utilize rotary chains as a sweeping method
B) check for sagging or misshaped thimbles
C) Look for insulation inside the liner
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D) watch out for loose screws and pop rivets - Correct Answer-A) utilize rotary
chains as a sweeping method
Video scanning is NOT a required part of ___ chimney inspection.
A) Level I
B) Level II
C) Level III
D) any - Correct Answer-A) Level I
(Or it could be any. A level 2 requires an inspection ' by video or other means')
Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening condition that can be caused by:
A) lightning strikes
B) electrocution
C) insect stings
D) Falling brick - Correct Answer-C) insect stings
Which of the following is NOT something you should look for when examining the
firebox?
A) signs of heavy use
B) cracked brick
C) worn away joint cement
D) offset flue - Correct Answer-D) offset flue
Published clearances are the ___ distance to a combustible material.
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A) minimum
B) Maximum
C) optional
D) only allowable - Correct Answer-A) minimum
chimney odors within the home:
A) indicate a flow reversal
B) are normal, and nothing to be alarmed about
C) are usually most noticeable when the chimneys is dry
D) can be reduced by tightly ceiling off the top of the chimney - Correct Answer-A)
indicate a flow reversal
What animal commonly found in chimneys poses a risk for rabies, fleas, ticks, bites
and roundworms?
A) bats
B) birds
C) raccoons
D) squirrels - Correct Answer-C) raccoons
If a round flue has a 6 inch diameter, what is the approximate cross-sectional area
of the flue?
A) 18 inches
B) 28 inches
C) 36 inches
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CSIA EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
What is the primary concern regarding aromatic hydrocarbons?
A) they are known carcinogens
B) they are associated with rabies
C) they can severely burn your skin
D) they produce a pungent creosote odor - Correct Answer-A) they are known
carcinogens
Chimney technicians use vacuums to primarily control ___ during the sweeping
process.
A) ash
B) volatile organic compounds
C) dust
D) smokes - Correct Answer-C) dust
Only the authority having jurisdiction can ___ an installation.
A) list
B) approve
C) certify
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D) label - Correct Answer-B) approve
One difference between liquid propane and natural gas is:
A) the ignition temperature of liquid propane is higher than natural gas
B) liquid propane is heavier than air and will fall in puddles. while natural gas is
lighter than the surrounding air, and will rise.
C) natural gas has 2500 BTUs per cubic foot of gas or liquid propane gas has 1000
BTUs per cubic foot
D) natural gas is considered to be more dangerous because it has a lower limit of
flammability - Correct Answer-B) liquid propane is heavier than air and will fall in
puddle, well, natural gas is lighter than the surrounding area and will rise
How many evenly space screws should be used in each joint of a single wall
connector pipe?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5 - Correct Answer-B) three
When sweeping a flue that has been relined with a stainless steel liner system,
you should NOT:
a) utilize rotary chains as a sweeping method
B) check for sagging or misshaped thimbles
C) Look for insulation inside the liner
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D) watch out for loose screws and pop rivets - Correct Answer-A) utilize rotary
chains as a sweeping method
Video scanning is NOT a required part of ___ chimney inspection.
A) Level I
B) Level II
C) Level III
D) any - Correct Answer-A) Level I
(Or it could be any. A level 2 requires an inspection ' by video or other means')
Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening condition that can be caused by:
A) lightning strikes
B) electrocution
C) insect stings
D) Falling brick - Correct Answer-C) insect stings
Which of the following is NOT something you should look for when examining the
firebox?
A) signs of heavy use
B) cracked brick
C) worn away joint cement
D) offset flue - Correct Answer-D) offset flue
Published clearances are the ___ distance to a combustible material.
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A) minimum
B) Maximum
C) optional
D) only allowable - Correct Answer-A) minimum
chimney odors within the home:
A) indicate a flow reversal
B) are normal, and nothing to be alarmed about
C) are usually most noticeable when the chimneys is dry
D) can be reduced by tightly ceiling off the top of the chimney - Correct Answer-A)
indicate a flow reversal
What animal commonly found in chimneys poses a risk for rabies, fleas, ticks, bites
and roundworms?
A) bats
B) birds
C) raccoons
D) squirrels - Correct Answer-C) raccoons
If a round flue has a 6 inch diameter, what is the approximate cross-sectional area
of the flue?
A) 18 inches
B) 28 inches
C) 36 inches
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