PROPANE PRACTICE TEST (ACE
HARDWARE) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question 1
What is Step 1 at the beginning of the propane filling process?
Answer: Inspect the cylinder for damages (dents, gouges, severe rust,
bulging, or damaged foot rings/collars).
Question 2
What is Step 2 in the filling process, and what are the standard requalification
timeframes?
Answer: Check for the requalification date.
o A: 12 years from original manufacture date (for original DOT
specification stamp).
o B: 7 years if the date is followed by an (S) (proof-pressure test
method).
o C: 5 years if followed by an (E) (external visual inspection method).
Question 3
What is Step 3 before preparing the cylinder for filling?
Answer: Remove the advertising sleeve (to properly inspect the entire
cylinder shell surface).
Beginning of process Step 4 -ANSWER ✔✔Set weight of scale to Tare weight
+42% or water capacity.
Beginning of process Step 5 -ANSWER ✔✔Connect the hose (Ensure bleeder
hose was closed at the end of the last fill.
, Beginning of process Step 6 -ANSWER ✔✔Open the valve on the cylinder.
Beginning of process Step 7 -ANSWER ✔✔Start the Pump.
Beginning of process Step 8 -ANSWER ✔✔Slowly open the hose end valve on the
hose.
End of process Step 1 -ANSWER ✔✔Close hose end valve when scale tips.
End of process Step 2 -ANSWER ✔✔Close the cylinder valve.
End of process Step 3 -ANSWER ✔✔Turn off the pump.
End of process Step 4 -ANSWER ✔✔Open bleeder valve and allow pressure to
run off.
End of process Step 5 -ANSWER ✔✔Disconnect the hose.
End of process Step 6 -ANSWER ✔✔Make sure the tank has a warning label.
End of process Step 7 -ANSWER ✔✔Put plug or cap on the cylinder valve.
Who is the authority having jurisdiction over all LP-Gas codes and enforcement in
Alabama? -ANSWER ✔✔Alabama Liquified Petroleum Gas Board
HARDWARE) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Question 1
What is Step 1 at the beginning of the propane filling process?
Answer: Inspect the cylinder for damages (dents, gouges, severe rust,
bulging, or damaged foot rings/collars).
Question 2
What is Step 2 in the filling process, and what are the standard requalification
timeframes?
Answer: Check for the requalification date.
o A: 12 years from original manufacture date (for original DOT
specification stamp).
o B: 7 years if the date is followed by an (S) (proof-pressure test
method).
o C: 5 years if followed by an (E) (external visual inspection method).
Question 3
What is Step 3 before preparing the cylinder for filling?
Answer: Remove the advertising sleeve (to properly inspect the entire
cylinder shell surface).
Beginning of process Step 4 -ANSWER ✔✔Set weight of scale to Tare weight
+42% or water capacity.
Beginning of process Step 5 -ANSWER ✔✔Connect the hose (Ensure bleeder
hose was closed at the end of the last fill.
, Beginning of process Step 6 -ANSWER ✔✔Open the valve on the cylinder.
Beginning of process Step 7 -ANSWER ✔✔Start the Pump.
Beginning of process Step 8 -ANSWER ✔✔Slowly open the hose end valve on the
hose.
End of process Step 1 -ANSWER ✔✔Close hose end valve when scale tips.
End of process Step 2 -ANSWER ✔✔Close the cylinder valve.
End of process Step 3 -ANSWER ✔✔Turn off the pump.
End of process Step 4 -ANSWER ✔✔Open bleeder valve and allow pressure to
run off.
End of process Step 5 -ANSWER ✔✔Disconnect the hose.
End of process Step 6 -ANSWER ✔✔Make sure the tank has a warning label.
End of process Step 7 -ANSWER ✔✔Put plug or cap on the cylinder valve.
Who is the authority having jurisdiction over all LP-Gas codes and enforcement in
Alabama? -ANSWER ✔✔Alabama Liquified Petroleum Gas Board
