CSIA CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAMS SET WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
AND EXPERT REVIEW
◉ What never to do to a blocked passage in a chimney?
Answer: Never pound from above with a weight. (Might block so
bad opening a wall is necessary to remove buildup)
◉ True or false: A flat wire brush is hardest to reverse because of
size and thickness of bristles.
Answer: True
◉ 1st choice of brush for oil passage flues and why?
Answer: Polypropylene (plastic) because they do not corrode or
degrade from corossive deposits
◉ The best brush to remove glaze in the flue?
Answer: A chain brush / rotary
◉ Main purpose of a vacuum
Answer: To collect dust
◉ Two purposes of a ridge hook
,Answer: 1. Keep footing of slippery / fragile roofs
2. Allow acces on steep roofs
◉ Why use an aluminum ladder?
Answer: Lighter and less expensive over fiberglass
◉ Respirator protects from what 4 things...
Answer: gases, dust, vapors, disease from animals
◉ How does a positive pressure respirator work?
Answer: A fan forces air into the mask
◉ 2 Fundamental tools for a chimney sweep
Answer: Lights and mirrors
◉ 3 Must-have safety items
Answer: Gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses
◉ Before setting up a ladder you should...
Answer: walk around perimeter to choose best location
◉ What should shoe soles be made of?
Answer: soft sole / crepe or gum sole. NEVER leather.
, ◉ Ladders should be set up at what ratio?
Answer: 4:1
◉ Best method of climbing ladders
Answer: Climb with both hands on rails (sides)
◉ Best way to avoid creosote related illness...
Answer: Protect yourself from exposure
◉ Animal hazards from raccoons, squirrels, and birds include:
Answer: rabies, fleas, ticks, bites, roundworms, and
histoplasmosis
◉ Hazards from stinging insects include:
Answer: Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock
◉ Progressive decrease of draft is an indication of:
Answer: Development of blockage in the flue
◉ Open thimbles with pie plate covers should be made of what
materials if not going to be used?
Answer: Brick and mortar
EXAMS SET WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
AND EXPERT REVIEW
◉ What never to do to a blocked passage in a chimney?
Answer: Never pound from above with a weight. (Might block so
bad opening a wall is necessary to remove buildup)
◉ True or false: A flat wire brush is hardest to reverse because of
size and thickness of bristles.
Answer: True
◉ 1st choice of brush for oil passage flues and why?
Answer: Polypropylene (plastic) because they do not corrode or
degrade from corossive deposits
◉ The best brush to remove glaze in the flue?
Answer: A chain brush / rotary
◉ Main purpose of a vacuum
Answer: To collect dust
◉ Two purposes of a ridge hook
,Answer: 1. Keep footing of slippery / fragile roofs
2. Allow acces on steep roofs
◉ Why use an aluminum ladder?
Answer: Lighter and less expensive over fiberglass
◉ Respirator protects from what 4 things...
Answer: gases, dust, vapors, disease from animals
◉ How does a positive pressure respirator work?
Answer: A fan forces air into the mask
◉ 2 Fundamental tools for a chimney sweep
Answer: Lights and mirrors
◉ 3 Must-have safety items
Answer: Gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses
◉ Before setting up a ladder you should...
Answer: walk around perimeter to choose best location
◉ What should shoe soles be made of?
Answer: soft sole / crepe or gum sole. NEVER leather.
, ◉ Ladders should be set up at what ratio?
Answer: 4:1
◉ Best method of climbing ladders
Answer: Climb with both hands on rails (sides)
◉ Best way to avoid creosote related illness...
Answer: Protect yourself from exposure
◉ Animal hazards from raccoons, squirrels, and birds include:
Answer: rabies, fleas, ticks, bites, roundworms, and
histoplasmosis
◉ Hazards from stinging insects include:
Answer: Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock
◉ Progressive decrease of draft is an indication of:
Answer: Development of blockage in the flue
◉ Open thimbles with pie plate covers should be made of what
materials if not going to be used?
Answer: Brick and mortar
