CSIA END OF COURSE ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS
SET A+
✔✔NFPA 211 recommends that all chimneys, fireplaces, and vents be inspected
annually. In addition to this requirement, there are other times when chimney and
venting systems should be inspected, such as:
A) whenever changes are made to a chimney or vent system
B) prior to waterproofing, re-pointing, or installing an antenna on a chimney
C) upon building of a new construction chimney or fireplace
D) whenever the authority having jurisdiction is in the area - ✔✔A) whenever changes
are made to a chimney or vent system
✔✔If roof access is required for your level of inspection, a best practice would be to:
A) find the closest roof access to your service vehicle
B) complete a 360 degree look of the property before setting your ladders
C) find the chimney and try to put the ladder on the chimney if possible
D) complete a 360 degree look in front of the chimney before climbing onto the roof -
✔✔B) complete a 360 degree look of the property before setting your ladders
✔✔Prior to sweeping a chimney, it is important to:
A) rotate screw connection rods in a counter-clockwise direction to make sure they are
secure
B) wear a respirator to prevent breathing in soot or ash
C) wear ear protection to prevent being distracted by the noise of falling debris
D) keep a loose grip on the rod so it will slide easier in the flue - ✔✔B) wear a respirator
to prevent breathing in soot or ash
✔✔Which of these actions would constitute a Level III inspection?
A) pulling a rope on pull down stairs to access an attic
B) setting a ladder and going on the roof to inspect the flashing
C) using a tape measure to determine ratio of the fireplace opening to the flue opening
D) drilling a hole in a smoke chamber to determine thickness - ✔✔D) drilling a hole in a
smoke chamber to determine thickness
, ✔✔Which of the following does NOT cause flue liner tiles to crack?
A) the rapid heating of a cold flue
B) using non water soluble refractory cement
C) chimney fires
D) flue tiles encased in crown or wash material - ✔✔B) using non water soluble
refractory cement
✔✔The _____ pressure respirator uses a motor to push air through a filter and into the
mask.
Choose one a
A) natural
B) neutral
C) negative
D) positive - ✔✔D) positive
✔✔The standard for Factory-Built Fireplaces is:
A) UL 103
B) UL 127
C) UL 441
D) UL 641 - ✔✔B) UL 127
✔✔The standard for Gas Vents is:
A) UL103
B) UL 127
C) UL 441
D) UL 641 - ✔✔C) UL 441
✔✔Which of the following will NOT contribute to depressurization of the house, possibly
resulting in a flow reversal?
A a second chimney operating in the home
B) exhaust fans operating in the home
C) poorly sealed ducting systems
D) chimney located outside of zone of turbulence - ✔✔D) chimney located outside of
zone of turbulence
✔✔The Standard for Fireplaces, Chimneys, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances is:
A) NFPA 31
B) NFPA 54
C) NFPA 211
D) NFPA 921 - ✔✔C) NFPA 211
✔✔What amount of tar glazed creosote would indicate the need for sweeping?
A) any amount
B) 1/8 inch
SET A+
✔✔NFPA 211 recommends that all chimneys, fireplaces, and vents be inspected
annually. In addition to this requirement, there are other times when chimney and
venting systems should be inspected, such as:
A) whenever changes are made to a chimney or vent system
B) prior to waterproofing, re-pointing, or installing an antenna on a chimney
C) upon building of a new construction chimney or fireplace
D) whenever the authority having jurisdiction is in the area - ✔✔A) whenever changes
are made to a chimney or vent system
✔✔If roof access is required for your level of inspection, a best practice would be to:
A) find the closest roof access to your service vehicle
B) complete a 360 degree look of the property before setting your ladders
C) find the chimney and try to put the ladder on the chimney if possible
D) complete a 360 degree look in front of the chimney before climbing onto the roof -
✔✔B) complete a 360 degree look of the property before setting your ladders
✔✔Prior to sweeping a chimney, it is important to:
A) rotate screw connection rods in a counter-clockwise direction to make sure they are
secure
B) wear a respirator to prevent breathing in soot or ash
C) wear ear protection to prevent being distracted by the noise of falling debris
D) keep a loose grip on the rod so it will slide easier in the flue - ✔✔B) wear a respirator
to prevent breathing in soot or ash
✔✔Which of these actions would constitute a Level III inspection?
A) pulling a rope on pull down stairs to access an attic
B) setting a ladder and going on the roof to inspect the flashing
C) using a tape measure to determine ratio of the fireplace opening to the flue opening
D) drilling a hole in a smoke chamber to determine thickness - ✔✔D) drilling a hole in a
smoke chamber to determine thickness
, ✔✔Which of the following does NOT cause flue liner tiles to crack?
A) the rapid heating of a cold flue
B) using non water soluble refractory cement
C) chimney fires
D) flue tiles encased in crown or wash material - ✔✔B) using non water soluble
refractory cement
✔✔The _____ pressure respirator uses a motor to push air through a filter and into the
mask.
Choose one a
A) natural
B) neutral
C) negative
D) positive - ✔✔D) positive
✔✔The standard for Factory-Built Fireplaces is:
A) UL 103
B) UL 127
C) UL 441
D) UL 641 - ✔✔B) UL 127
✔✔The standard for Gas Vents is:
A) UL103
B) UL 127
C) UL 441
D) UL 641 - ✔✔C) UL 441
✔✔Which of the following will NOT contribute to depressurization of the house, possibly
resulting in a flow reversal?
A a second chimney operating in the home
B) exhaust fans operating in the home
C) poorly sealed ducting systems
D) chimney located outside of zone of turbulence - ✔✔D) chimney located outside of
zone of turbulence
✔✔The Standard for Fireplaces, Chimneys, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances is:
A) NFPA 31
B) NFPA 54
C) NFPA 211
D) NFPA 921 - ✔✔C) NFPA 211
✔✔What amount of tar glazed creosote would indicate the need for sweeping?
A) any amount
B) 1/8 inch
