TANK SETTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+ ||UPDATED 2026/2027
Effective system load is used to determine the amount of propane required to
operate appliances at a reduced demand and assumes the customers appliances -
ANSWER ✔✔ Operate at full demand only during typical operating cycles ,
for example during a clothes drying cycle or when cooking or they do not
operate simultaneously.
Frost penetration depth in the soil is important to consider when selecting above
ground tanks -ANSWER ✔✔ False
The two deciding factors for sizing underground tanks are the effective demand of
all existing and anticipated future gas appliances and_____ -ANSWER ✔✔ The
maximum anticipated soil frost penetration depth
Above ground tanks with less than ___ gallons water capacity may be placed next
to a building and must be at least ____ ft horizontally from any building opening
that is below the level of discharge -ANSWER ✔✔ 125/3
The primary factors affecting the rate or extent of corrosion for propane storage
containers and vapor distribution piping are -ANSWER ✔✔ Type of metal and
enviroment in which metal is exposed
Two commonly used cathodic protection methods are -ANSWER ✔✔Sacrificial
anodes and electrically insulating fittings
Regulator selection is based on -ANSWER ✔✔downstream gas demand and flow
rate
To prevent regulator freeze - up due to vent blockage caused by ice formation or
condensation , the regulator should be mounted so that the to allow drainage of
moisture that forms above the diaphragm -ANSWER ✔✔vent points downward
For a residential vapor distribution system involving a first- and second - stage
regulator , the highest Btu / hr output capacity for a single first - stage regulator is
not sufficient to meet total gas demand of the system . What is the best solution ? -
ANSWER ✔✔Install two first - stage regulators in a parallel installation
, When sizing vapor meters for 1/2 lb systems , select the meter according to its
capacity at 2 " w.c. pressure drop . -ANSWER ✔✔False
A circular meter index commonly has four dials that record the volume of gas used
. When reading the dials of a circular index , start with the dial -ANSWER
✔✔furthest to the right and proceed left
All of the following are examples of physical defects that would disallow a
container to be refilled EXCEPT : -ANSWER ✔✔Discoloration along the
container wall
ASME tanks used for LP - gas storage that have a water capacity of 125 gallons or
greater cannot be transported over a public roadway when filled to more than ___
of their water capacity -ANSWER ✔✔5 %
The steps to performing a leak test are as follows : Step 1 : Select a leak checking
device ; Step 2 : Choose an appropriate place in the plant to perform the inspection
: Step 3 ____ : Step 4 Use a leak detector to test for leaks -ANSWER
✔✔Pressurize the container
If you are transporting cylinders or tanks containing propane , you must carry
_____ -ANSWER ✔✔Shipping papers , a hazmat certificate of registration , and
emergency response information
Which of the following procedures for loading and securing propane cylinders on a
vehicle is NOT correct -ANSWER ✔✔Use the lift gate to load cylinders on the
service vehicle so most of the weight is on the front axle with side - to - side
distribution
Not all materials and supplies needed for installation at the customer site are
considered cargo ; only non - perishable materials must be secured under DOT
regulations -ANSWER ✔✔Flase
Which of the following must be performed before excavating underground tanks
and piping ? -ANSWER ✔✔Confirm the locations of underground utilities
Confirm the locations of customer - owned underground systems Ensure that the
buried tank or piping will not interfere with pre - installed utilities or systems
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+ ||UPDATED 2026/2027
Effective system load is used to determine the amount of propane required to
operate appliances at a reduced demand and assumes the customers appliances -
ANSWER ✔✔ Operate at full demand only during typical operating cycles ,
for example during a clothes drying cycle or when cooking or they do not
operate simultaneously.
Frost penetration depth in the soil is important to consider when selecting above
ground tanks -ANSWER ✔✔ False
The two deciding factors for sizing underground tanks are the effective demand of
all existing and anticipated future gas appliances and_____ -ANSWER ✔✔ The
maximum anticipated soil frost penetration depth
Above ground tanks with less than ___ gallons water capacity may be placed next
to a building and must be at least ____ ft horizontally from any building opening
that is below the level of discharge -ANSWER ✔✔ 125/3
The primary factors affecting the rate or extent of corrosion for propane storage
containers and vapor distribution piping are -ANSWER ✔✔ Type of metal and
enviroment in which metal is exposed
Two commonly used cathodic protection methods are -ANSWER ✔✔Sacrificial
anodes and electrically insulating fittings
Regulator selection is based on -ANSWER ✔✔downstream gas demand and flow
rate
To prevent regulator freeze - up due to vent blockage caused by ice formation or
condensation , the regulator should be mounted so that the to allow drainage of
moisture that forms above the diaphragm -ANSWER ✔✔vent points downward
For a residential vapor distribution system involving a first- and second - stage
regulator , the highest Btu / hr output capacity for a single first - stage regulator is
not sufficient to meet total gas demand of the system . What is the best solution ? -
ANSWER ✔✔Install two first - stage regulators in a parallel installation
, When sizing vapor meters for 1/2 lb systems , select the meter according to its
capacity at 2 " w.c. pressure drop . -ANSWER ✔✔False
A circular meter index commonly has four dials that record the volume of gas used
. When reading the dials of a circular index , start with the dial -ANSWER
✔✔furthest to the right and proceed left
All of the following are examples of physical defects that would disallow a
container to be refilled EXCEPT : -ANSWER ✔✔Discoloration along the
container wall
ASME tanks used for LP - gas storage that have a water capacity of 125 gallons or
greater cannot be transported over a public roadway when filled to more than ___
of their water capacity -ANSWER ✔✔5 %
The steps to performing a leak test are as follows : Step 1 : Select a leak checking
device ; Step 2 : Choose an appropriate place in the plant to perform the inspection
: Step 3 ____ : Step 4 Use a leak detector to test for leaks -ANSWER
✔✔Pressurize the container
If you are transporting cylinders or tanks containing propane , you must carry
_____ -ANSWER ✔✔Shipping papers , a hazmat certificate of registration , and
emergency response information
Which of the following procedures for loading and securing propane cylinders on a
vehicle is NOT correct -ANSWER ✔✔Use the lift gate to load cylinders on the
service vehicle so most of the weight is on the front axle with side - to - side
distribution
Not all materials and supplies needed for installation at the customer site are
considered cargo ; only non - perishable materials must be secured under DOT
regulations -ANSWER ✔✔Flase
Which of the following must be performed before excavating underground tanks
and piping ? -ANSWER ✔✔Confirm the locations of underground utilities
Confirm the locations of customer - owned underground systems Ensure that the
buried tank or piping will not interfere with pre - installed utilities or systems
