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CSIA EXAM QUESTIONS FULLY
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Question 1: Draft is measured by...
CORRECT ANSWER: inches in water column
Question 2: Definition of Draft
CORRECT ANSWER: Difference of pressure INSIDE
and OUTSIDE the venting system
Question 3: Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove?
CORRECT ANSWER: Give it more air
Question 4: What has the greatest effect on FLOW?
CORRECT ANSWER: Size of venting system
passageway
Question 5: A masonry chimney is required by what to
have a cleanout if the flue previously vented a solid or liquid fuel appliance?
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CORRECT ANSWER: NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas
Code)
Question 6: High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate
a lot of____ which can____
CORRECT ANSWER: water vapor, deteriorate a
chimney quickly
Question 7: Info on use and installation of gas appliance
draft hoods can be found where?
CORRECT ANSWER: National Fuel Gas Code
Question 8: Category II, III, and IV appliance venting
requirements can be found...
CORRECT ANSWER: in the installation instructions
Question 9: Glazed creosote results from 3 things...
CORRECT ANSWER: slow smoldering fire, too many
elbows, improperly sized vent
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Question 10: What is "pyrolysis"?
CORRECT ANSWER: The chemical alteration of wood
as a result of the application of heat
Question 11: Perfect combustion results in:
CORRECT ANSWER: Only Co2 and water vapor
Question 12: Creosote formation:
CORRECT ANSWER: Tar fog or droplets of liquids
condense in the venting system
Question 13: Residence time
CORRECT ANSWER: length of time smoke remains in
the chimney
Question 14: Magnetic thermometers only display about
__% of actual flue temp
CORRECT ANSWER: 50%
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Question 15: Creosote should be removed because...
CORRECT ANSWER: Fire risk, corrosive to steel,
connectors, and mortar
Question 16: Why should flashing be embedded in
mortar?
CORRECT ANSWER: prevent leaks
Question 17: Baffle location and purpose?
CORRECT ANSWER: Located between the firebox and
flue collar. Purpose is to complete better combustion
Question 18: What does the barometric draft regulator
do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Prevents excessive draft
Question 19: Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be
greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire chamber.