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CSST EXAM ACTUAL PREP EXAM LATEST VERSIONS
(A, B &C) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS 2024
CSST Exam 1 Why is systems approach to building inspection favorable over a component system? - ANSWER-knowing the types of systems in a building will allow you to anticipate where components are located even when they are hidden. a component approach is limited to counting what you seen in an individual space.
Why is a fire rating of a building important to an inspector ? - ANSWER-fire rating may indicate the use of suspect ACM.
Can altering fire proofing in buildings affect insurance and fire proofing of buildings ? - ANSWER-YES, adding encapsulant or removing fire proofing can greatly reduce the flame retardant nature of fire proofing.
What is an Architectural drawing ? - ANSWER-show finished surfaces and materials of a building.
What is an structural drawing ? - ANSWER-Foundation, floor, framing, rood framing etc
Mechanical drawing ? - ANSWER-HVAC systems 1 / 4
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Plumbing Drawing ? - ANSWER-Plumbing systesms
Electrical Drawing ? - ANSWER-floor plan based power and lighting plans
What is a Underwriters (UL) rating indicate - ANSWER-provides rating of fire resistance in hours for a particular building assembly.
what would 1 pipe coming from a piece of building equipment be ? - ANSWER-an expansion tank
what would 2 pipes coming from a piece of building equipment be ? - ANSWER-storage tank
what would 3 pipes coming from a piece of building equipment be ? - ANSWER-boiler heater
what would 4 pipes coming from a piece of building equipment be ? - ANSWER-heat exchanger
what would 4 pipes and 2 tanks coming from a piece of building equipment be ? - ANSWER- chiller
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3 what would 2 or 4 pipes or 2 or more ducts coming from a piece of building equipment be ? - ANSWER-air handling unit
where in a building would asbestos fire proofing most likely be ? - ANSWER-on exposed steel beams and decking most often found in multistory buildings.
Name at least 3 types of asbestos surveys - ANSWER-AHERA school, renovation activities, purchase / sale of property, regulatory compliance, prior to demolition, destructive vs non destructive.
Do you need to resample materials that were already sampled before by a non accredited individual ? - ANSWER-Not if an accredited inspector signs and dates a statement that declares the previous samples were sampled within compliance of AHERA
What are the things a AHERA accredited inspector must do in an AHERA inspection ? - ANSWER- visually inspect every area , touch all suspect acm materials to determine friability, identify type of product (TSI , surfacing, misc), sample each suspect material or assume its ACM , document, determine condition.
what is the difference between an inspection and an assessment - ANSWER-inspection involves touching materials, identifying suspected materials, and taking samples assessment involves assessing the damange (if any) of the material and placing it in a specific category
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4 what is Adhesion - ANSWER-means adhered to the substrate or insulated component
what is Cohesion - ANSWER-means material with structural integrity Why was asbestos added to construction materials ? - ANSWER-It provided: insulation properties, strength and durability from weathering, made spray on products easier to apply, and does not conduct electricity.
What are the three types of asbestos and their associated species? - ANSWER-Chrysotile :
Serpentine , Amosite and Crocidolites : amphiboles.
What is the predominant color and structure of Chrysotile asbestos ? - ANSWER-white , long , curly , hollow
What is the predominant color and structure of Amosite asbestos ? - ANSWER-brown / tan ; long and straight
What is the predominant color and structure of Crocidolite ? - ANSWER-blue ; long and straight
What is the definition of a Surfacing material ? - ANSWER-is a sprayed on troweled on or otherwise applied to structural surfaces EX: acoustic / decorative ceilings, fire proofing, textured paints and plasters.
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