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