GAS FITTER EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Abnormal Operating Condition (AOC) - ....ANSWER ...-A condition identified by
the operator that may indicate in the function of a component or deviation from normal
operations that may indicated condition exceeding design limits or result in a hazardous
to persons property or of the environment
What is Natural Gas made out of ? - ....ANSWER ...-methane and other gases
What is a BTU? - ....ANSWER ...-(British Thermal Unit) A unit to Measure heat
What is an Orifice? - ....ANSWER ...-Small opening inside your gas appliance
through which the gas is fed and then becomes ignited.
What is CF ( Cubic Feet) - ....ANSWER ...-measurement of gas volume
What is CCF ? - ....ANSWER ...-The first c stands for 100 and cf stands for cubic
feet
What is the odorant added to natural gas ? - ....ANSWER ...-A chemical added to
natural gas that gives gas it's distinct smell
What is a Regulator ? - ....ANSWER ...-A device that reduces or regulates the gas
the proper pressure before it goes into a building or a appliance
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, What is a Pilot ? - ....ANSWER ...-Small gas burner which is used to turn on the
main burner
Service lateral (Riser) - ....ANSWER ...-A gas line that connects the street gas main
to the customers meter
Therm Factor - ....ANSWER ...-Number which represents The variable heat value
of gas
Therm - ....ANSWER ...-Unit of heat energy equal to 100,000 BTUs
PSC - ....ANSWER ...-Public service commission
16NYCRR 255 - ....ANSWER ...-New York State
49 CFR Part 192 - ....ANSWER ...-Federal
Covered Task - ....ANSWER ...-A Task that maybe done under supervision except
welding, taping, fuzing most be done by a qualified individual
Who needs to be qualified? - ....ANSWER ...-Anyone performing one of the
covered tasks without direct observation by a "qualified" person
Operators will be qualified to their level of experience
What does Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) do? - ....ANSWER ...-
FERC regulates gas and electric transmission between states including cost, sales and
accounting practices.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Abnormal Operating Condition (AOC) - ....ANSWER ...-A condition identified by
the operator that may indicate in the function of a component or deviation from normal
operations that may indicated condition exceeding design limits or result in a hazardous
to persons property or of the environment
What is Natural Gas made out of ? - ....ANSWER ...-methane and other gases
What is a BTU? - ....ANSWER ...-(British Thermal Unit) A unit to Measure heat
What is an Orifice? - ....ANSWER ...-Small opening inside your gas appliance
through which the gas is fed and then becomes ignited.
What is CF ( Cubic Feet) - ....ANSWER ...-measurement of gas volume
What is CCF ? - ....ANSWER ...-The first c stands for 100 and cf stands for cubic
feet
What is the odorant added to natural gas ? - ....ANSWER ...-A chemical added to
natural gas that gives gas it's distinct smell
What is a Regulator ? - ....ANSWER ...-A device that reduces or regulates the gas
the proper pressure before it goes into a building or a appliance
...©️ 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, What is a Pilot ? - ....ANSWER ...-Small gas burner which is used to turn on the
main burner
Service lateral (Riser) - ....ANSWER ...-A gas line that connects the street gas main
to the customers meter
Therm Factor - ....ANSWER ...-Number which represents The variable heat value
of gas
Therm - ....ANSWER ...-Unit of heat energy equal to 100,000 BTUs
PSC - ....ANSWER ...-Public service commission
16NYCRR 255 - ....ANSWER ...-New York State
49 CFR Part 192 - ....ANSWER ...-Federal
Covered Task - ....ANSWER ...-A Task that maybe done under supervision except
welding, taping, fuzing most be done by a qualified individual
Who needs to be qualified? - ....ANSWER ...-Anyone performing one of the
covered tasks without direct observation by a "qualified" person
Operators will be qualified to their level of experience
What does Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) do? - ....ANSWER ...-
FERC regulates gas and electric transmission between states including cost, sales and
accounting practices.
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