NATE Gas Heating Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)-
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Since 1992, the United States Department of Energy has required that all furnaces sold and
installed from that date on must have an AFUE of no less than:
A: 70%
B: 75%
C: 78%
D: 80% - CORRECT ANSWER C: 78%
QUESTION : Many pre-1992 furnaces have efficiencies around _______.
A: 10%
B: 40%
C: 60%
D: 80% - CORRECT ANSWER C: 60%
QUESTION : Today, furnaces with AFUE ratings greater than _____ are available.
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A: 85%
B: 90%
C: 100%
D: 110% - CORRECT ANSWER B: 90%
QUESTION : A thermocouple is used with:
A: Intermittent pilot systems
B: Direct spark ignition systems
C: Glow coil ignition systems
D: Standing pilot ignition systems - CORRECT ANSWER D: Standing pilot ignition
systems
QUESTION : The purpose of the gas pressure regulator is to:
A: Keep the color of the flame constant
B: Keep the high limit switch from tripping
C: Maintain a constant gas pressure at the burner
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D: Allow the gas valve to operate smoothly and accurately - CORRECT ANSWER C:
Maintain a constant gas pressure at the burner
QUESTION : The instrument used to measure outlet gas pressure is the:
A: Velometer
B: Anemometer
C: Monometer
D: Draft gauge - CORRECT ANSWER C: Monometer
QUESTION : The regulator on a natural gas furnace should be adjusted to supply _____ inches
of pressure at the burners.
A: 11"
B: 10"
C: 3.5"
D: 2" - CORRECT ANSWER C: 3.5"
QUESTION : Burning one cubic foot of natural gas releases approximately _____ btu.
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