CSIA 2027 TEST ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Draft is ____________. - ✔✔the pressure difference between the inside and the
outside of the venting system
✔✔NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - ✔✔annually, upon a real estate transfer
✔✔Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. -
✔✔temperature differential and chimney height
✔✔Which of the following is not a factor of combustion efficiency? - ✔✔(time, wind
speed, turbulence, temperature)
answer: wind speed
✔✔Rabies is not carried by ____________. - ✔✔birds
✔✔Which species carries histoplasmosis? - ✔✔birds
✔✔Which animal is known for roundworm? - ✔✔raccoons
✔✔Of the following, which is NOT a step of a sweep?
Inspecting
Turn all gas appliances to off position
Customer Review
Inside Preparation - ✔✔Turn all gas appliances to off position
✔✔What is the proper class for an fire extinguisher that is used for flammable
liquids,grease,and oil. - ✔✔Class B
✔✔The area of a fireplace chimney flue cannot be greater than twice the area of the
woodstove appliance outlet on an exterior chimney: true or false? - ✔✔True
, ✔✔Cleaning the smoke shelf is not always necessary, unless there is a fireplace insert
installed: true or false? - ✔✔False
✔✔A 24 gauge sheet metal panel with 1-inch airspace will reduce clearance to
combustibles by(when used as a wall protector) _________-. - ✔✔66%
✔✔According to NFPA 211, solid fuel-burning appliances can be installed in a garage: -
✔✔Never
✔✔The maximum weight for an Type I industrial grade ladder rating is ____________. -
✔✔250 pounds
✔✔Where the trim of a mantel extends up to an 1 1/2", clearance to combustibles from
the firebox opening should be at least __________. - ✔✔6 inches
✔✔There must be ____ inches of masonry between a wall thimble and combustible
material. - ✔✔12
✔✔Smoke pipe diameter 6 through 10 inches has a required gauge of __________. -
✔✔24
✔✔Single wall chimneys on the exterior of a home can only be used for oil or gas: true
or false? - ✔✔False
✔✔Only allowable vent to be used in a stud cavity of a wall. - ✔✔BW Vent
✔✔A single wall connector used for oil and solid fuel appliances requires at least _____
inches of clearance to combustible material. - ✔✔18
✔✔A Type L vent is used for low temp oil appliances and gas appliances: true or false?
- ✔✔True
✔✔Unlisted appliances with legs providing 6 inches (or more) of ventilation under the
appliance require which of the following hearths: - ✔✔2 inches of brick covered with 24
gauge sheetmetal
✔✔Connector pipes or thimble should extend into the flue how far? - ✔✔flush with
interior flue wall
✔✔Connector pipes must be secured with at least ______screws. - ✔✔3
✔✔Draft is ____________. - ✔✔the pressure difference between the inside and the
outside of the venting system
✔✔NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - ✔✔annually, upon a real estate transfer
✔✔Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. -
✔✔temperature differential and chimney height
✔✔Which of the following is not a factor of combustion efficiency? - ✔✔(time, wind
speed, turbulence, temperature)
answer: wind speed
✔✔Rabies is not carried by ____________. - ✔✔birds
✔✔Which species carries histoplasmosis? - ✔✔birds
✔✔Which animal is known for roundworm? - ✔✔raccoons
✔✔Of the following, which is NOT a step of a sweep?
Inspecting
Turn all gas appliances to off position
Customer Review
Inside Preparation - ✔✔Turn all gas appliances to off position
✔✔What is the proper class for an fire extinguisher that is used for flammable
liquids,grease,and oil. - ✔✔Class B
✔✔The area of a fireplace chimney flue cannot be greater than twice the area of the
woodstove appliance outlet on an exterior chimney: true or false? - ✔✔True
, ✔✔Cleaning the smoke shelf is not always necessary, unless there is a fireplace insert
installed: true or false? - ✔✔False
✔✔A 24 gauge sheet metal panel with 1-inch airspace will reduce clearance to
combustibles by(when used as a wall protector) _________-. - ✔✔66%
✔✔According to NFPA 211, solid fuel-burning appliances can be installed in a garage: -
✔✔Never
✔✔The maximum weight for an Type I industrial grade ladder rating is ____________. -
✔✔250 pounds
✔✔Where the trim of a mantel extends up to an 1 1/2", clearance to combustibles from
the firebox opening should be at least __________. - ✔✔6 inches
✔✔There must be ____ inches of masonry between a wall thimble and combustible
material. - ✔✔12
✔✔Smoke pipe diameter 6 through 10 inches has a required gauge of __________. -
✔✔24
✔✔Single wall chimneys on the exterior of a home can only be used for oil or gas: true
or false? - ✔✔False
✔✔Only allowable vent to be used in a stud cavity of a wall. - ✔✔BW Vent
✔✔A single wall connector used for oil and solid fuel appliances requires at least _____
inches of clearance to combustible material. - ✔✔18
✔✔A Type L vent is used for low temp oil appliances and gas appliances: true or false?
- ✔✔True
✔✔Unlisted appliances with legs providing 6 inches (or more) of ventilation under the
appliance require which of the following hearths: - ✔✔2 inches of brick covered with 24
gauge sheetmetal
✔✔Connector pipes or thimble should extend into the flue how far? - ✔✔flush with
interior flue wall
✔✔Connector pipes must be secured with at least ______screws. - ✔✔3
