PROPANE CYLINDERS UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Who is responsible for certification of propane cylinders in canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Transport Canada
What is the min rated working pressure for a propane cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER -
240 psi
What is the max filling density of a propane cylinder based on weight? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 42% of the WC
Who is responsible to ensure that propane cylinder is not overfilled? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the person filling it
How many cylinders can be connected together and installed against a wall of a building for
propane fulled supply to the building? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 spaced at 10 feet apart
how must a propane cylinder e re certified? - CORRECT ANSWER - every 10 years from
manufactures date
What position must a propane cylinder be in when transporting? - CORRECT ANSWER -
secured in an upright position
What is the tear weight of a cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER - the weight when it is empty
What is the purpose of a spit valve on a propane cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER -
, what is the purpose of an OPD? - CORRECT ANSWER - to prevent from overfilling
When is it necessary to install an excess flow valve on a cylinder used on a construction site? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Installed on all propane cylinders over 1 pound capacity
When is a plug or cap required in the valve of a propane cylinder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - When the cylinder is less then 45 pounds capacity
What is the maximum size of bleed tube on an opening in a spit valve? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 54 size orfice
What is the minimum distance that combustibles such as weeds and grass that must be kept clear
of a propane cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 feet
can you refill a 1 pound bottle? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
Propane is not.... - CORRECT ANSWER - corrosive to metal so no internal coating is
necessary
You can not use a propane cylinder got what - CORRECT ANSWER - an air tank
Filling a cylinder by volume - CORRECT ANSWER - 80 %
filling cylinder by weight - CORRECT ANSWER - 42 % of the water capacity of the
cylinder
What prevents the cylinder from rupturing? - CORRECT ANSWER - the relief valve
Propane must be - CORRECT ANSWER - odorized
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Who is responsible for certification of propane cylinders in canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Transport Canada
What is the min rated working pressure for a propane cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER -
240 psi
What is the max filling density of a propane cylinder based on weight? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 42% of the WC
Who is responsible to ensure that propane cylinder is not overfilled? - CORRECT
ANSWER - the person filling it
How many cylinders can be connected together and installed against a wall of a building for
propane fulled supply to the building? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 spaced at 10 feet apart
how must a propane cylinder e re certified? - CORRECT ANSWER - every 10 years from
manufactures date
What position must a propane cylinder be in when transporting? - CORRECT ANSWER -
secured in an upright position
What is the tear weight of a cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER - the weight when it is empty
What is the purpose of a spit valve on a propane cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER -
, what is the purpose of an OPD? - CORRECT ANSWER - to prevent from overfilling
When is it necessary to install an excess flow valve on a cylinder used on a construction site? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Installed on all propane cylinders over 1 pound capacity
When is a plug or cap required in the valve of a propane cylinder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - When the cylinder is less then 45 pounds capacity
What is the maximum size of bleed tube on an opening in a spit valve? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 54 size orfice
What is the minimum distance that combustibles such as weeds and grass that must be kept clear
of a propane cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 feet
can you refill a 1 pound bottle? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
Propane is not.... - CORRECT ANSWER - corrosive to metal so no internal coating is
necessary
You can not use a propane cylinder got what - CORRECT ANSWER - an air tank
Filling a cylinder by volume - CORRECT ANSWER - 80 %
filling cylinder by weight - CORRECT ANSWER - 42 % of the water capacity of the
cylinder
What prevents the cylinder from rupturing? - CORRECT ANSWER - the relief valve
Propane must be - CORRECT ANSWER - odorized
