CSIA CERTIFICATION Actual Exam Questions And Correct Answers With Rationale Latest Update

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CSIA CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM




QUESTION: A catalytic combustor works to lower the ignition temperature of the escaping gases
to approximately:

A) 212°F

B) 500°F

C) 1100°F

D) 1700°F - ANSWER-B) 500°F




QUESTION: Position the base of the ladder 1 foot from the building for every ____ feet of
vertical height between the base and the roof contact point.

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4 - ANSWER-D) 4




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QUESTION: What does readily accessible areas mean in the chimney inspection process?

A) areas that can be reached for inspection or maintenance without the use of tools or ladders.

B) areas that are assessable when panels are removed

C) areas that can easily be opened, removed, or destroyed for inspection purposes

D) inspections that can easily be performed using roof access and safety gear - ANSWER-A)
areas that can be reached for inspection or maintenance without the use of tools or ladders




QUESTION: Buckled interior baffles on a woodstove can:

A) admit access air

B) eliminate a flow reversal

C) inhibit the flow of gases out of the stove

D) reduce emissions - ANSWER-C) inhibit the flow of gasses out of the stove




If you encounter a down drafting chimney , you should NOT :




A) open doors and windows in the home




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B) ask the homeowner to turn off air conditioners and fans

C) seal the face of the opening

D) insert the vacuum hose - ANSWER-B) ask the homeowner to turn off air conditioners and
fans (we think)




QUESTION: Utilize some type of protective sleeve around ____ rods to prevent becoming
entangled.

A) fiberglass

B) spinning

C) rattan

D) metal - ANSWER-B) spinning




QUESTION: Barometric damper's are used to:

A) prevent excessive draft in appliances

B) reduce flow

C) minimize the stack effect

D) eliminate wind induced downdraft - ANSWER-A) Prevent excessive draft in appliances




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