NATE GAS HEATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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%
Many pre-1992 furnaces have efficiencies around _______.
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A: 10%
B: 40%
C: 60%
D: 80% - correct answer C: 60%
Today, furnaces with AFUE ratings greater than _____ are
available.
A: 85%
B: 90%
C: 100%
D: 110% - correct answer B: 90%
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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
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
D: Allow the gas valve to operate smoothly and accurately -
correct answer C: Maintain a constant gas pressure at the burner