TSSA EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
What is the minimum depth of a drip or dirt pocket serving a one-inch diameter piping
drop line? - Answer-3 inches
Gasket material used in a gas system shall be: - Answer-Neoprene
What minimum size piping shall have welded joints (except where welded joints in the
opinion of the enforcing authority are not practical)? - Answer-2½ inches
What size pipe shall not be used in a concealed location? - Answer-3/8 inches
The static pressure in gas piping system will normally be higher than the working
pressure - Answer-Yes
What is the minimum test pressure for a new piping system that is ½ N.P.S. and 65 feet
in length (0-2 psig)? - Answer-15 psig
Type G, K and L are the minimum grades of copper tubing to be used for a gas supply
above ground - Answer-Yes
When can gas piping or tubing be used for an electrical ground? - Answer-All of the
above
What shall the diameter of the ventilation openings are that is serving a concealed
vertical piping chase? - Answer-1 inch
How shall the joints in copper tubing be made? - Answer-By means of a flare fitting
What is the maximum pressure from the distributor's meter or service regulator for gas
fired equipment located in one or two family dwelling, row housing? - Answer-2 psig
What is the minimum depth of a drip or dirt pocket serving a four-inch diameter piping
drop line? - Answer-4"
, Purging of a gas line that contains only appliances without pilot burners hall be purged
using - Answer-A purging tool
What is the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)? - Answer-A
method for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials in the
workplace.
What does OHSA stand for? - Answer-Occupational Health and Safety Act
Where the nozzle of a fire extinguisher should be pointed? - Answer-At the base of the
fire
Technician use MSDS sheets to: - Answer-Be aware of flammable, corrosive, or
explosive substance
Which of the following regulates workplace safety: - Answer-The Province of Ontario
What are employers required to do with products that are used in their workplace? -
Answer-Ensure products are labeled and have MSDS readily available
How can many hazards associated with tools use be prevented? - Answer-All of the
above
Why should garbage and debris be removed from a job site? - Answer-To prevent
possible slips, trips or falls
Which of the following statements is true:
a. Workers do not have to wear hard hats on a job site, even if instructed not to do so by
the employer b. Workers must wear the protective clothing that the employer instructs
them to wear on the job site c. Workers do not have to be aware of the contents of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act d. Unnecessary running or rough or boisterous
conduct on job sites is NOT prohibited by Occupational Health and Safety Acts. -
Answer-B. Workers must wear the protective clothing that the employer instructs them
to wear on the job site
According to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act, which of the following
statements is part of the worker's obligation in all cases of injury and or disease: -
Answer-Obtain first aid promptly
How often do fire extinguishers have to be inspected? - Answer-Every one year
How many general categories are fire extinguishers classified into? - Answer-4 category
- Type A, B, C and D
AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
What is the minimum depth of a drip or dirt pocket serving a one-inch diameter piping
drop line? - Answer-3 inches
Gasket material used in a gas system shall be: - Answer-Neoprene
What minimum size piping shall have welded joints (except where welded joints in the
opinion of the enforcing authority are not practical)? - Answer-2½ inches
What size pipe shall not be used in a concealed location? - Answer-3/8 inches
The static pressure in gas piping system will normally be higher than the working
pressure - Answer-Yes
What is the minimum test pressure for a new piping system that is ½ N.P.S. and 65 feet
in length (0-2 psig)? - Answer-15 psig
Type G, K and L are the minimum grades of copper tubing to be used for a gas supply
above ground - Answer-Yes
When can gas piping or tubing be used for an electrical ground? - Answer-All of the
above
What shall the diameter of the ventilation openings are that is serving a concealed
vertical piping chase? - Answer-1 inch
How shall the joints in copper tubing be made? - Answer-By means of a flare fitting
What is the maximum pressure from the distributor's meter or service regulator for gas
fired equipment located in one or two family dwelling, row housing? - Answer-2 psig
What is the minimum depth of a drip or dirt pocket serving a four-inch diameter piping
drop line? - Answer-4"
, Purging of a gas line that contains only appliances without pilot burners hall be purged
using - Answer-A purging tool
What is the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)? - Answer-A
method for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials in the
workplace.
What does OHSA stand for? - Answer-Occupational Health and Safety Act
Where the nozzle of a fire extinguisher should be pointed? - Answer-At the base of the
fire
Technician use MSDS sheets to: - Answer-Be aware of flammable, corrosive, or
explosive substance
Which of the following regulates workplace safety: - Answer-The Province of Ontario
What are employers required to do with products that are used in their workplace? -
Answer-Ensure products are labeled and have MSDS readily available
How can many hazards associated with tools use be prevented? - Answer-All of the
above
Why should garbage and debris be removed from a job site? - Answer-To prevent
possible slips, trips or falls
Which of the following statements is true:
a. Workers do not have to wear hard hats on a job site, even if instructed not to do so by
the employer b. Workers must wear the protective clothing that the employer instructs
them to wear on the job site c. Workers do not have to be aware of the contents of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act d. Unnecessary running or rough or boisterous
conduct on job sites is NOT prohibited by Occupational Health and Safety Acts. -
Answer-B. Workers must wear the protective clothing that the employer instructs them
to wear on the job site
According to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act, which of the following
statements is part of the worker's obligation in all cases of injury and or disease: -
Answer-Obtain first aid promptly
How often do fire extinguishers have to be inspected? - Answer-Every one year
How many general categories are fire extinguishers classified into? - Answer-4 category
- Type A, B, C and D
